2/2 You can find out more about our programme data and linked academic research at endingtheharm.com/about-us
Paramilitary gangs harm vulnerable people. It's time to call it out.
#endingtheharm
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Ending the Harm campaign poster which says: 'Paramilitary gangs rob local businesses by taking their hard-earned money.'
Our #endingtheharm campaign posters are hard-hitting, but they have been rigorously researched, developed, and tested. They are backed by independent academic research, Programme data and feedback from a wide range of specialist organisations and representatives. 1/2
Picture of a bus with an Ending The Harm campaign poster along the side which reads: 'Paramilitary gangs abuse and control'.
Our new public awareness campaign shines a light on what is often referred to as 'hidden harms'; the often insidious ways that paramilitary gangs abuse, control and coerce vulnerable people for their own gains.
Paramilitary gangs abuse and control.
#Endingtheharm
Photo of one of the 'Ending the Harm' campaign billboards, which says: 'Paramilitary gangs control our communities with violence, intimidation and drug dealing.
You'll see our ‘Ending the Harm’ public awareness campaign going live again this week across Northern Ireland.
The campaign highlights some of the ways that paramilitary gangs harm people and communities.
It's time to call it out. #endingtheharm
Quote from 'Community Worker' video, saying: "I see people victimised by paramilitaries every single day. Whether its beatings, shootings, intimidation, extortion...it affects everyone."
They highlight the control paramilitaries have over victims & the damage this has in communities.
The videos are a powerful insight into the lives that are affected by paramilitary control.
#endingtheharm
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Three case study films showing the impact of paramilitary harm.
Last year we created 3 case study videos to show how paramilitary & criminal gangs exploit and control people & communities. The videos are a powerful insight into how some people are forced into a life of paramilitary crime & violence.
#endingtheharm
A picture of the McClay Library at Queen's University Belfast
Academic research, data and insight helps us to build a deeper understanding of harm so that we can develop better interventions for those who need it most.
Great to catch up with @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social to discuss a number of ongoing research projects.
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Why is the #EndingtheHarm campaign to highlight paramilitary harms important?
Watch our case study video series to find out why.
People understand the true harm caused by paramilitaries
➡️ 77% believe there is no place for paramilitary gangs in NI’s future’
➡️76% say that ‘paramilitaries don’t protect you, they intimidate their own communities’
➡️ 69% say they exploit women and children
#EndingtheHarm
⚠️ The Ending the Harm campaign is a powerful force for change
➡️ 66% say it's impactful
➡️79% agree 'paramilitaries are just criminals'
Together, we're building a safer future for Northern Ireland
Read more: www.endingtheharm.com/news-and-eve...
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Picture of an Ending the Harm campaign poster which says: 'Paramilitary Gangs control our communities with violence, intimidation and drug dealing'
🚨 The Ending the Harm campaign is transforming Northern Ireland
➡️ 77% say it's believable
➡️89% fully support it
We're tackling paramilitary gangs head-on and making our communities safer.
Read more👇
www.endingtheharm.com/news-and-eve...
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