A female first-year student at a prefectural high school in Kitakyushu was assaulted by her classmates in May, resulting in injuries. The incident, involving hair-pulling and other forms of bullying, was initially recognized and addressed by the school but was not deemed a “serious situation” until September, following a complaint from the student’s parents. One of the perpetrators has been referred to the police and family court. The school, in response to inquiries, expressed a desire to sincerely support the victim and regrets the incident. The vice principal emphasized the school’s ongoing commitment to addressing and preventing bullying. Source: NHK
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