Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun — said to have the largest readership in the world with a daily circulation of more than 13 million — has covered Triple P founder Professor Matt Sanders’ recent visit to Japan.
The Yomiuri Shimbun article suggests that the Triple P — Positive Parenting Program may be finding high-level support in Japan.
As well as covering Professor Sanders’ address to public health officials, the paper also reported on a meeting between Professor Sanders and the Governor of Wakayama Prefecture, Yoshinobu Nisaka. Governor Nisaka was quoted as saying he would like to actively implement Triple P [in Wakayama].
A growing body of research indicates that Triple P is highly effective in Japan: