Since November, more than 1,000 consultations have been received on "Houterasu," a telephone counseling service for victims of issues surrounding the former Unification Church, etc. It is a policy that leads to the relief of victims.

According to the Ministry of Justice, from mid-November to late December, the Japan Legal Support Center (Houterasu), which took over the government's phone counseling for victims, will be open from mid-November to late December in order to respond to the damage caused by the psychic marketing law, not just the former Unification Church. Received 1066 consultations.



Many of the consultations were about "financial troubles", and there were also consultations about so-called "religious second generation".



In the case of the former Unification Church, the law enacted in December to provide relief to victims will go into effect on January 5, and an increase in lawsuits over damages is expected.



Houterasu has established a new department specializing in religious issues, and when litigation is necessary, we will introduce lawyers with specialized knowledge in cooperation with the Japan Federation of Bar Associations.



In addition, the Ministry of Justice has a policy of strengthening support for enhancing work and leading to victim relief, with certified psychologists and others providing consultations other than legal matters such as bullying and poverty.



The telephone number for the consultation desk "Dial for psychic marketing, etc." is 0120-005-931, and is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays, and is closed during the year-end and New Year holidays and January 3rd.