Research Paper

‘An exploration of the methods used by therapists to address instances of re-traumatising in therapeutic meetings with former members of psychologically abusive cults. by Denis Healy Abstract: Various authors have disagreed about whether or not cults are harmful to individuals; whether members experience trauma during their time in the cult; and whether they continue to…

Senate Committee Report

This report of the Australian Senate Inquiry called for by Senator Xenophon has comprehensive recommendations including the establishment of a Charities Commission and a Federal cult-watch body similar to the French ‘MIVILUDES’. CIFS appreciates the opportunity to present evidence to the Inquiry regarding widespread harm and abuses of members by the many renegade cult-like groups…

CultWatcher Handbook  

This booklet is a collection of papers and articles designed to give you an overall idea of the identifying marks of a cult, and to impart some strategies should you in some way be affected by an extremist group. Cult Aid Booklet