Today's Close-Up

Pandemic Hits Troubled Teens (2021x5)

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The coronavirus pandemic has hit Japan's vulnerable teenagers especially hard. Some have been forced to take jobs to support their cash-strapped parents. Others have found themselves cooped up in stressful home environments as a result of stay-at-home requests. We spent time at a school attended by many struggling teens and documented the efforts of teachers and other staff to assist them as they make the transition beyond graduation into society.