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'Victims gradually lose their ability to make independent decisions and exercise informed consent.' - Dr Margaret Singer
CIFS
is an Australian support and information network. CIFS was initially formed by parents and family members of loved ones caught up in abusive groups.
The network has grown to include families, friends, former members and concerned individuals working together towards a common goal, to provide support and develop awareness for those affected by high demand groups or cultic relationships.
Host Elizabeth Vargas sits down with former Jehovah’s Witness and child sex abuse survivor Romy Maple, as well as a key whistle-blower, Barbara Anderson, to dig deeper into why the organisation has chosen to protect paedophiles over the innocent children they prey upon.
Presenter: Elizabeth Vargas. 45 minute episodes.
This podcast both shares people's stories and explores how easy it can be for people to fall under the spell of a belief system that eventually compromises their morals and ethics.
www.cultawareness.com.au Cult Awareness - A Message of Hope
This site exists as a dedication to multiple victims and a personal loved one who was induced into a socially harmful cult known as Universal Medicine.
ABC Radio Audio Amanda Smith on Life Matters interviews two ex-members of different cults to explore their experience, what keeps them there and how they finally leave.
Mary Garden was a member of an eastern spiritual group. Tore Klevyer was a member of Children of God. Both share their experiences.
The Religious Freedom Review by the Australian Federal Government has received thousands of submissions.
CIFS argues that in Australia, freedom of religion is valuable. However, excesses of control, manipulation and abuse by "religions" over their members should not be tolerated.
Disclaimer - Cult Information and Family Support Inc. CIFS
Not all groups called either "cults" or "cult-like" are harmful. Instead, they may be benign and generally defined as simply people intensely devoted to a person, place or thing. Therefore, the discussion or mention of a group, organization or person on this page, is not necessarily meant pejoratively. Members of CIFS do not purport to present themselves as having any sectarian affiliation or professional authority. Privacy of individuals seeking information or support is strictly observed.
