Exchange meeting to think about the way of hikikomori and school refusal support Utsunomiya February 15 17:42
A communal meeting began in Utsunomiya on March 15 for people involved in the support of young people suffering from withdrawal and other issues to discuss issues and ways of providing support.
This exchange meeting is held every year by a group that supports young people suffering from hikikomori and school refusal, and was held for the first time in Tochigi Prefecture, where about 500 people, including supporters and parties, gathered.
At the exchange meeting, keynote reports and symposiums were held, and the sponsors said, `` As a result of the conflict based on the principle of competition behind economic development, the difficulty of living was widespread, as young people were forced into isolation. Yes ".
He said, "It is necessary to not only see worried youth as being supported, but to work together to change society."
`` Support is not only provided by the government or the private sector, but it is important to create a place to support in the community, so many people can participate and think together. It was good. "
The meeting will be held on the 16th to discuss the current situation of community development and family support.