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This report by Human Rights Watch examines Japan’s alternative care system for children. It describes its organization and processes, presents current data on the use of different forms of alternative care and highlights the problems found in the institutionalization of most children (including infants), as well as abuses that take place in the system. The report also reviews government policies and efforts at reforms, particularly following a number of high profile abuse cases. It also examines the experience of orphans of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Japan’…