Department of Justice: Ending the Harm

Illegal loans are often presented as a quick and easy fix, but the reality is that this is a type of control that can destroy lives and keep communities down. Many victims live a life of dread, in constant fear, isolated and facing physical and psychological abuse when they cannot repay what they are told they owe.

Ending the Harm awareness Campaign by Department of Justice highlights the dangers of illegal money lending.

Through this campaign, they seek to show the real-world consequences of this plight on communities by telling the story of the devastating impact on a person’s life and tackle head-on the lie that money lenders are here to help.

The story of a single mother struggling to make ends meet and how her situation deteriorates rapidly once she borrows money from paramilitaries.

Department of Justice aims to raise awareness about the devastating impact this hidden crime often has on victims and make sure people and families who are affected know where they can find appropriate help and support. The coercion that comes with illegal money lending means that it is common for victims of this crime to feel that they have no one to turn to.

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