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Because cult groups often operate secretly and deceptively, campus law enforcement officials will sometimes have to use investigative techniques to gather necessary information about these groups. We will describe here some techniques which may be helpful. A word of caution: both community and campus law-enforcement officials' concerns about cults and satanic groups should be confined to these groups' destructive actions--harming others, law-breaking, or criminal activities--and not their beliefs or ideologies. Although individuals and religious groups have freedom of belief, they don't have freedom to engage in illegal, harmful, or violent acts. Investigating cults on campus can be a complex process, so we'd like to share some of our methods with you. Examining Original Source Material We believe one of the most important sources of information about a campus group, and a source that's often not fully utilized, is material the group itself distributes on your campus. This includes pamphlets, books, video and audiotapes which the group produces to recruit people, sell to members, be used by outsiders, or all of the above. As you study the media, always remember that they were produced to show what the group wants people to know: in other words, they're propaganda and not necessarily the truth, and should be treated as such. On the other hand, you can learn a great deal by studying these materials closely. Pamphlets are the most common form of original source material you will encounter on your campus. Notice how the pamphlet is presented. A slick, colorful, expensively-printed brochure says a great deal about a group. It shows they're well-organized, conscious of their appearance to outsiders, and perhaps affluent. Clearly, a corporate-quality brochure shows that a group has done well financially. It may have wealthy backers or many members. A poorly-assembled brochure or pamphlet may indicate a loosely organized group or one that can't afford a handsome presentation. A photocopied pamphlet may indicate that the group is just getting started, has few members, or is fragmented. Although this may seem obvious, the pamphlet can tell you the exact name of the group, which may differ from its campus name. For instance, a fictional group we'll call "The Oasis" may really be named "The Oasis of Divine Love and Spirituality, Inc." Note that it may not necessarily be registered in the state in which you received the pamphlet. Next, notice the address. It will tell you if the group is actually operating on your campus, on a different campus, or nearby. If the address is on a different campus, contact its law enforcement officials to see if they've done any investigating or have had any experience with the group. Because colleges and universities are such fertile recruitment grounds for cults, if a group is operating on your campus they've probably operated on others as well. On the pamphlet you may also see phone numbers, pictures of the leader, buildings they own and other pertinent information. These can be checked out. Make a note of any dates on the pamphlet. These may indicate how long the cult has been active. Check the printing company used. It may be cult-related or simply have been printed by the lowest bidder. This may be an angle worth pursuing. The pamphlet may mention that the group is tax-exempt and that donations are tax deductible. Make note of it. This bit of information will allow you to request information about the group from the Internal Revenue Service. If the group solicits donations on campus it should also be registered with state agencies. Even though, as we've mentioned above, a group will tell you in its material only what it wants you to know, pay attention to what it has to say. Very often a group will print all or part of its doctrine or ideology in the brochure. Everything we've written about pamphlets applies to books also. However, the publishing of a book shows a more organized, better-funded group, which in itself is a significant piece of information. A high-quality video or audiotape product is also a strong indication of a well-organized and well-financed organization because professional-level videotape production is expensive. Note who wrote, directed, and produced the product. Other Investigative Procedures Establish special reporting procedures to identify incidents involving campus groups. The information you collect doesn't necessarily have to be negative. Build a file for each active group. If nothing else, it may help you answer questions about the group from concerned parents and administrators. Be alert to activities or literature attacking other student groups. Some larger cults have been known to monitor other campus groups, especially radical political groups, and send information about their activities to law enforcement officials in an attempt to discredit them. Cults may target students with access to school computers so they can use them for cult activities. Cults may also target faculty members and use them to identify possible recruits. Be aware of student-distributed flyers for local businesses, especially restaurants, which may be cult-owned. One common type of cult fraud is in the area of student loans. Some cults have members enroll in an institution, obtain a loan, then drop out. They may do this at many schools. (One example is the conviction on this charge recently of the leader of a group in New Jersey known as The Circle of Friends.) Monitoring Satanic and Other Ritual Activities College students may join satanic groups in order to gain a sense of belonging or because they want direction during a confusing time in their lives. Satanism attracts many because of its promise of personal power and ego-fulfillment gained through tapping a power higher than themselves. Also, young people are attracted to satanic groups during their rebellious college years because they know what they're doing is repugnant to their families, friends, school, and community. Engaging in occult activities sets them apart and makes them feel special and unique. Another draw is that satanism may give an ideological justification for engaging in a indulgent lifestyle (Langone and Blood, 1990). The methods mentioned above for investigating cult groups apply to examining satanic and other occult activities also. But investigating satanic groups is more difficult because most don't make their actions public. They rarely solicit donations or recruit openly on campus. However, unlike other cults, satanic groups often engage in rituals that leave evidence behind. For example, a group may perform an outdoor ritual and build a brazier or fire pit as part of that activity. In other cases, investigators may find small animals that have been sacrificed, inverted crosses, or graffiti with occult writings. A word of caution: finding some indication of occult activity, especially graffiti, doesn't necessarily indicate large-scale or regular activity by a satanic group. Perhaps students are just defacing property to disturb the school administration and other students. Often young people may wear certain amulets or other pieces of jewelry because they like the way they look--it's simply fashion and not evidence of occult beliefs. Keep in mind that students may use the social bonding mechanism, a camaraderie, esprit de corps, and underground organization of a satanic group as an excuse to perform illegal and immoral acts. The acts themselves may have little or no relation to religious beliefs (Langone and Blood, 1990). References Langone, M.D. and Blood, L.O. (1990). Satanism and occult-related violence: what you should know. Weston, MA: American Family Foundation, pp. 44-47. A Multi-Faceted Approach to Preventive-Education Programs about Cults Ronald N. Loomis Since 1979, I have presented hundreds of cult-awareness programs to thousands of people. I now average about one hundred such programs each year. After more than a decade of experience with a variety of approaches to educating students regarding the harmful effects of destructive cults, I have concluded that the best approach is a multi-faceted one. Conducting a variety of different kinds of programs in a variety of different settings and offering them throughout the academic year has proven to be very effective at reaching a maximum number of students. Why Present Cult-Awareness Education Programs? Cults are prevalent throughout contemporary society and are particularly present on college and university campuses. In most cases, the groups claim to be legitimate. Many are even registered as campus organizations. If they are not violating the law or campus regulations, there is no basis for restricting them or banning them from campus. Yet we know that they pose a significant threat to the safety and well-being of students. The only resolution for that dilemma is for the institution to provide programs which educate students about the techniques used by cults to deceive, manipulate, coerce, and exploit them, so that students can recognize and resist them. It is important to provide this information because there may be cults active on your campus. But even if there aren't, this information will be helpful to your students when they are not on your campus, for example, while they are traveling during breaks or particularly after they graduate. I know many students who were recruited while on a summer job away from home or while making the transition from college after graduation. Different Settings for Programs I have had experience with all of the following types of programs and have found each of them to be effective for a particular segment of the student body: 1. Campus-wide lectures, presented by national or regional experts on various aspects of the cult phenomenon, sponsored by campus programming boards. 2. Smaller, more intimate presentations for students living in a particular residence hall. Sometimes these are done for the residents of a particular wing or floor. 3. After-dinner presentations in fraternities and sororities, particularly on date night. 4. Classroom presentations as a guest lecturer for a course. Presentations on cults and mind control are of particular interest to faculty who teach courses in psychology, sociology, journalism, creative writing, etc. 5. Appearances on campus or local radio and television programs, particularly phone-in talk programs. 6. In-service training programs for student peer counselors such as resident advisors in residence halls. 7. Presentations to officers of campus organizations as part of the student activities leadership-development training series. 8. Presentations to members of campus organizations such as clubs or religious groups. 9. Providing background information to campus newspapers, enabling them to do feature articles about specific groups which are recruiting on that campus. 10. Presentations to faculty or staff groups. Different Types of Presentations There are many different types of presentations which can by used to provide information and to stimulate discussion. Among the ones that I have found to be effective are the following: 1. Lectures which provide an overview of the cult phenomenon using transparencies or slides to impact the audience visually and graphically as well as orally. 2. Presentations by former cult members who are willing to describe their own experiences. Hearing from someone like themselves is a particularly effective way to reach young people. 3. Films or videotapes on various aspects of the cult phenomenon. There are many good ones available, both dramatizations and documentaries. An excellent resource is the videotape produced by the International Cult Education Program (ICEP), "Cults: Saying No Under Pressure." It features Charlton Heston as the moderator, several national experts, a dramatization of a cult recruitment scene, former cult members, parents, clergy, and a very entertaining mentalist/magician. Suggested Content of Presentations While there are many different approaches to cult-awareness presentations, I suggest the following as a basic outline of essential information to be included. (If you wish to receive a more complete outline of my program, contact the International Cult Education Program.) Part I - Overview of Cult Phenomenon 1. What is a Cult? A. Dictionary Definitions B. Historical Evolution of Cults C. Characteristics of Cults D. Scope of the Cult Problem in Contemporary Society E. Scope of the Cult Problem on College Campuses 2. Six Types of Groups A. Religious B. Therapy C. Political D. Commercial E. New Age F. Satanic/Ritualistic Abuse 3. Characteristics of Cults A. Deception B. Use of Mind Control or "Brainwashing" in Indoctrination C. Exploitation D. Psychological Entrapment 4. Alternatives for Getting Someone Out of a Cult 5. Characteristics of Individuals Most Susceptible to Cult Recruitment 6. Why People Join Cults 7. Warning Signs of Possible Cult Involvement 8. Effects of Cult Membership 9. Value of Cult-Awareness Education Programs 10. Prevention: What Individuals and Institutions Can Do Part II - Ritualistic/Satanic Activity 1. Historical Perspective 2. Six Types of Ritualistic/Satanic Involvement 1. Religious 2. Experimental 3. Users (those involved with satanism) 4. Inter-Generational 5. Self-Styled 6. Criminal Satanic Cults 3. Attraction of Satanism for Adolescents 4. Profile of Satanically-Involved Youngster 5. Warning Signs of Possible Satanic Activities 6. Characteristics of Heavy-Metal Music 7. What To Do If You Suspect Satanic Activity 8. Intervention and Treatment 9. Preventive Actions Are These Programs Effective? For the first few years, I had no idea if the programs were really effective. But after more than a decade of presentations I now get calls from students or recent graduates who tell me that they recently had an encounter with a cult recruiter and that even when the approach was deceptive they remembered some things they had learned from my presentation a few years earlier and recognized what was really happening to them. Armed with that awareness, they were able to terminate the recruitment episode. If by informing students about the techniques used by these groups to deceive and exploit them we can prevent one student from being recruited into a cult, then our efforts will have been worthwhile. When You're Asked about Cults Robert C. Fellows, MTS Probably the two questions that I am asked most often about cults are "How can you tell if a group is a cult?" and "What can I do if I know someone who is in a cult?" Identifying a Destructive Group In asking the first question, people usually mean, "How can I tell if a group is destructive?" A group can be deviant or heretical without being destructive. A group can also be destructive without holding particularly unusual beliefs. Dr. Michael D. Langone of the American Family Foundation defines a destructive group as one that is manipulative and deceptive, exclusive, psychologically or financially exploitative, totalitarian, and/or psychologically damaging to its members or their families. A group can be destructive without claiming to be a new religion or self-improvement method. Rather than attempting to determine if a group is a "cult," I try to get people to see how any group, and even a personal relationship, can be destructive to individual freedom if it is manipulative. Some Characteristics of Destructive Groups . Exclusive: The group claims or implies that they have the only right answer to a specific question or problem. . Totalitarian: The members are always expected to think, feel, and act in a manner prescribed by the group. . Psychologically damaging to the cult member or to his/her family: This is seen especially with groups that try to separate members from their families. Counseling the Cult Member You can help someone who has undergone a sudden personality change or who is a member of a destructive group. The techniques for communicating with those who are involved in manipulative groups consist primarily of active listening and creating an environment for change. Keep lines of communication open. If you are the member's friend or part of the family, leave the door open for him/her to come back at all times. Use active listening and remain calm. Make sure they know that you hear them. Make "I" statement about your position and feelings, and don't humor them. At the same time, avoid ultimatums, orders, force, punishment, or rewards for leaving the group. Don't try to buy his/her mind. Communication with family and friends is most important for reintegration into life away from the group. Talk about the member's past, former relationships, and life before the radical change. Maintain communication with others in the member's life as you counsel him/her. Keep arguments about the beliefs of the group to an absolute minimum. This is especially difficult to do. Avoid polarization, name-calling, and the misuse of the word "cult." Remember: deviant or heretical views by your standards are not necessarily destructive. Try not to deny other desires for spiritual meaning. Remain open-minded and avoid rigid positions. Focus on the restriction of free choice due to manipulation and deception. Learn as much as you can about the group so that you can discuss it intelligently with the member. To learn about its beliefs, you can read the group's own literature. To learn about the group's activities, contact the American Family Foundation or the Cult Awareness Network. Both have collections of published articles about specific groups they can send you. Choose a therapist who is a specialist in exit counseling. Avoid therapists who use coercive deprogramming or who employ psychologically dangerous models of therapy. Make sure that any lawyers you retain are specialists in cult-related litigation. Limit your involvement with the group. Don't underestimate its ability to convert you. It is usually best not to give the member any money. This will be difficult for close friends and family members, just as it will be difficult for them not to humor the cult member. Basically, it seems to be most effective to take a relatively moderate position, focusing primarily on manipulation and deceptions in groups rather than on the irrationality of their belief systems. (These suggestions for opening up communications with cult members are also useful in working with those who have come to believe some of the extraordinary pseudo-scientific and metaphysical claims made by various groups and individuals in our time.) Educational Workshop I have developed a workshop which aims to inoculate participants against involvement in destructive groups. One of the cornerstones of the workshop is a set of suggestions that I call "Ten Steps to Critical Thinking:" 1. Recognize demand situations that appear to require you to act in a certain way. 2. Remember that you can say "no." 3. Recognize false dilemmas. Always add "none of the above" to any multiple choice before deciding. 4. Sleep on it. Recognize pressure to decide quickly. Don't act under stress. 5. Look for the hidden agenda. What is really being said? What is not being said? To whom, by whom, and why is it being said? 6. Recognize logical fallacies. 7. Know what group or belief a person represents. Ask blunt questions and don't accept vague answers. 8. Recognize flattery. 9. Ask questions. Challenge authority claims. 10. Retain your sense of self-worth. Don't be afraid to be different. Religion scholar Jacob Needleman has said that it's good to have an open mind, but not so open that your brains fall out. And Charlie Chan said that the mind is like a parachute--it functions only when it's open. How to Talk to People Who are Trying to Save You Rev. Dr. Ross Miller They stop you on campus, knock on your door, waylay you on the street. They just want a few minutes of your time. . .to take a survey or talk about their faith. How do you respond to these sometimes aggressive folk? 1. Be glad. They're trying to do you good. After all, they want to keep you from eternal fire or some other undesirable end. You may not like their methods or message, but most of them mean well. 2. Be careful. Although many of these persons will respect your privacy, intelligence, and freedom, others are not necessarily eager to know what you think, believe, or feel. Their inquiries are calculated a), if they are Christian, to assess your salvation state (and any response that's halting or deviates from their pat formula will get you classified as "unsaved," even if you have Christian credentials like baptism, confirmation, church membership), and, presuming you flunk their test, b) to make you feel spiritually inadequate and in need of what they offer. These persons are more like salesmen than ethical evangelists, who witness to their faith in a respectful, loving manner. 3. Don't expect dialogue. Dialogue means a two-way sharing of ideas in an atmosphere of mutual respect. You'll soon learn that they have little interest in your views. They do not expect to find spiritual nourishment in your statements. (It is possible for persons of differing religious views to share ideas without attempting to trap or demean each other. Such an exchange can stimulate the growth of both participants.) Their goal is, as they say, "to win you to Christ," or to some guru or religious figure--a very competitive concept! And they feel very strongly that they are the authorities on "Christ," or whomever. 4. Resist the temptation to debate! In the first place, unless you're "well-versed" in Scripture and theology, you'll come off badly. And if you're ready to debate, be assured that your superior arguments will rarely convince them to change. (They might be surprised at someone as sure as they are, having mostly encountered the unsure and ignorant. But they'll most likely assume that the Devil's got you or that you're stuck in ignorance.) Furthermore, though debating may be fun, demolishing your opponent with argument may not be the outcome you want. 5. Don't feel your experience of God is deficient if it doesn't fit their pattern. For some persons, conversion (turning towards God) is sudden and emotionally overwhelming. Others experience a more gradual rebirthing and growth in faith. God's not stuck with a single strategy for changing humans. Christians and persons of other faiths--from the first through the twentieth century--testify to an amazing diversity of "divine styles." 6. Don't worry if you can't answer questions! Be wary of those who articulate a scheme of salvation or spiritual growth with the precision of an AAA map. All such simple "maps" must be taken for what they are: attempts to make the Divine Mystery comprehensible. Though we continually try to communicate our faith in understandable terms, we are always humbled by the limits of language in trying to grasp the Mystery we encounter. If their questions baffle and bother you, don't assume they're right and you're wrong. Share these questions with your pastor, or campus chaplain, rabbi, or priest (like checking Consumer Reports before you buy an encyclopedia). 7. Ask questions of your own. One of the problems with these "encounters" is their offensive/defensive nature--very offensive at times! Though debate or dialogue may not work, you can at least exchange information. Important: Don't try to trap them--that's their game. Your questions must be genuine. But don't let them use your questioning as just another means of persuading you to do what they want. 8. Try to be kind and loving, without being foolish. Remember, these persons trying to corner you (for the sincerest of reasons) are persons whom God loves. Despite their apparent strength, they may be needy persons whose involvement in an authoritarian group satisfies a strong dependency need. An awareness of their common humanity can save you from the trap they're setting, and, perhaps, help them see more clearly. 9. Witness to your own faith. You may not be able to support your testimony with scripture, but chances are you do have strong beliefs which have been nurtured through the years by teachers, pastors, priests, rabbis, parents, friends, and your own study and contemplation. You don't talk about these deep commitments very often, but they are there. And you can witness to the values of your religious experience. Perhaps you appreciate its support in times of crisis, its involvement in making your community a better place, its serving real human needs, its music, etc. 10. Be thankful. This encounter will probably stimulate your spiritual search. It may encourage you to do more religious study. Perhaps you should thank your visitors for their help. But. . . 11. Don't sign anything or agree to anything! These folks trying to save you have been trained, just like salespeople, to talk you into some kind of "follow-up." They'd love to get you to one of their meetings. . ."just so you can give it a try." (If they haven't "won you" they'd like to get some help from their veteran persuaders--the folks who "won" them.) It's best to bid farewell with no strings. You can always find them if, after much reflection and discussion with friends or clergy, you decide to explore their group further. Resources on Cults, Psychological Manipulation, and Satanism and Occult Ritual Abuse Marcia R. Rudin, MA This listing is the most current available at the date of publication. To obtain the most up-to-date list of resources and publications or to obtain prices and information about ordering procedures, contact the International Cult Education Program, P.O. Box 1232, Gracie Station, New York, NY 10028, (212) 439-1550. Periodicals * Cult Awareness Network News. Monthly newsletter containing cult news and Cult Awareness Network affiliate information. Published by the Cult Awareness Network (CAN). * The Cult Observer. Press review published 10 times yearly of the legal, social, psychological, and medical aspects of cultism in society, published by the American Family Foundation (AFF). Cult Observer subscribers also receive, free of charge, Young People and Cults: The Newsletter of the International Cult Education Program (see below), AFF's Annual Report, and AFF News. The Cult Observer has reviewed over 2000 press accounts since 1979. * Cultic Studies Journal. Bound scholarly journal, published semiannually, now in its eighth year of publication. The only scholarly journal dealing with cults and psychological manipulation. Averages approximately 100 pages/issue. * Young People and Cults: The Newsletter of the International Cult Education Program. Semi-annual newsletter published by the International Cult Education Program (ICEP), providing news and advice to help clergy, educators, and others conduct preventive-education programs for youth. Free to Cult Observer subscribers and ICEP members. Books * Combatting Cult Mind Control. Steven Hassan, M.Ed. (1988). [Park Street Press.] 226 pages. General audiences, high schools, colleges and universities, churches, synagogues. * Cults & Consequences: The Definitive Handbook. Rachel Andres & James R. Lane (Eds.) (1988). [Los Angeles, CA: Commission on Cults and Missionaries of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles.] 250 pages. General audiences, high schools, colleges and universities, churches, synagogues. * Cults, Sects and the New Age. Rev. James J. LeBar, with Revs. Kent Burtner, Walter Debold, and James McGuire. (1989) [Huntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor Press.] 288 pages. General audiences, high schools, colleges, churches, synagogues. Of particular interest to Catholic readers. * Cults: What Parents Should Know. Joan C. Ross, Ed.M., and Michael D. Langone, Ph.D. (1989). [Lyle Stuart, Inc.] 133 pages. General information about cults and communications-skills manual for communicating with cult members and those exiting from cults. General audiences, colleges and universities, churches, synagogues. Especially useful for families and friends of cult members and exiting cult members. * Satanism and Occult-Related Violence: What You Should Know. Linda O. Blood and Michael D. Langone, Ph.D. (1990). [American Family Foundation.] Overview of satanism, with advice for parents and helping professionals. General audiences, parents, high schools, colleges, churches, synagogues, clergy, law enforcement officials, mental health professionals. Suitable reading for teenagers also. * Smashing the Idols: A Jewish Inquiry into the Cult Phenomenon. Gary D. Eisenberg (Ed.). (1988). [Dunmore, PA: Jason Aronson, Inc.] 360 pages. Anthology of informative articles by experts. General audiences, high schools, colleges, churches, synagogues. Of particular interest to Jewish readers. Reports * Bibliography on Satanism. Linda O. Blood, 1989. Comprehensive bibliography and listing of occult-related crimes. 23 pages. * Business and the New Age Movement: Report of a Symposium, 1987. (This report is included with the Business and New Age Movement Packet.) 4 pages. * Cracking the Riddle of the Cults: Frontiers of Freedom in an Information Age. Flo Conway and Jim Siegelman (authors of Snapping), 1988. 12 pages. * Cult Involvement: Suggestions for Concerned Parents and Professionals. Michael D. Langone, Ph.D., 1985. 20 pages. * Cultism: A Conference for Scholars and Policymakers. Louis J. West, M.D. and Michael D. Langone, Ph.D., 1986. Report of a Wingspread conference conducted by AFF and UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute. 16 pages. * Cults Go To High School: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of the Initial Stage in the Recruitment Process. Philip Zimbardo, Ph.D. and Cynthia Hartley, MA, 1985. 56 pages. * Cults: Questions and Answers. Michael D. Langone, Ph.D., 1988. Succinct overview. 13 pages. * Cults: What Clergy Should Know. Rev. Richard L. Dowhower, 1989. 4 pages. * Deprogramming: An Analysis of Parental Questionnaires. Michael D. Langone, Ph.D., 1984. 54 pages. * Destructive Cult Conversion: Theory, Research, and Treatment. John G. Clark, M.D. et al., 1981. 84 pages. * Family Cult Questionnaire: Guidelines for Professionals. Michael D. Langone, Ph.D., 1983. 31 pages. * How Cults Affect Families. Henrietta and Curt Crampton, 1988. 4 pages. * New Religions and Public Policy: Research Implications for Social Scientists. Michael D. Langone, Ph.D. and John G. Clark, M.D., 1984. 42 pages. * On Resisting Social Influence. Susan Andersen, Ph.D. and Philip Zimbardo, Ph.D., 1984. 23 pages. Information Packets * Bible-Based Groups. Articles discussing cultic activities associated with aberrant Christian groups. Includes critiques by Evangelicals and the special report, "Multiplying Ministries" Movement by F.H. (Buddy) Martin, (copyright, Memorial Church of Christ, Houston, TX, 1987). 81 pages. * Business and the New Age Movement. Press and trade journal reports describing how the New Age Movement has affected business. 75 pages. * Child Abuse in Cults. A collection of articles detailing ways in which children have been abused and neglected in cultic groups. 35 pages. * Church/Synagogue Packet. A collection of articles and reports about the effects of cults on established religious groups, including responses to this challenge. 45 pages. * Legal Packet. Includes articles from the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, Vanderbilt Law Review, and other sources. 60 pages. * Mental Health Packet. Includes articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association, Social Casework, and other professional sources. 75 pages. * Neo-Nazi Groups. Press reports on cult-like groups such as the Aryan Nations, Posse Comitatus, Skinheads. 65 pages. * New Age Movement. Press reports on various aspects of the New Age Movement, including, for example, channeling. 70 pages. * Psychotherapy Cults. Press reports and journal articles on how psychotherapy groups can become cults and on several specific groups, e.g., Center for Feeling Therapy, Synanon. 70 pages. * Satanism. Newspaper and magazine articles, resource list, and other material documenting and analyzing the phenomenon. 60 pages. Curricula and Course Plans * Cultivating "Cult-Evading": A Teacher's Guide. Sandy Andron, Ed.D., 1983. Central Agency for Jewish Education, Miami. 44 pages. High schools, churches, synagogues. * Cults, Persuasion, and Human Vulnerability: A Syllabus for College and University Courses. Joan Carol Ross, Ed.M., 1988. 10 pages. Supplemented by a course plan for cult-education in colleges and universities developed by Ronald N. Loomis, Director of Unions and Activities, Cornell University. * Seeking Information: Parts One and Two. Brant W. Abrahamson. Published by The Teachers' Press. Curriculum designed to be taught in high schools over six to nine-week period by teachers at Brookfield High School, Brookfield, IL. Focuses on critical thinking and evaluation of information, with analysis of freedom and authority. Sections on cults, occultism, psychic phenomena, Eastern and Western religions, folk wisdom, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Includes 116-page student text, 53-page student discussion guide and workbook, and 66-page teacher's manual with detailed instructions for library projects. Can be used also in colleges and universities, churches, and synagogues, and can be modified for shorter teaching time period. Other Teaching Aids * Cults and Mind Control. Four-page handout for high school and college students. Selections from key articles and a selected publication list. * Easily Fooled: New Insights and Techniques for Resisting Manipulation. Robert C. Fellows, MTS. A magician explains the deceptions in everyday life and encourages critical thinking. Especially useful for young people. * How To Talk To People Who Are Trying To Save You. Rev. Dr. Ross Miller. Four-page Reader's Digest-sized format. * Pseudoscience Fact Sheets: Resources to Promote Critical Thinking. Produced by the Austin Society to Oppose Pseudoscience and American Family Foundation, 1988. Brief papers on such topics as astrology, extrasensory perception, spiritualism, astral travel, and other subjects. 43 pages. * When You're Asked About Cults. Robert C. Fellows, MTS. Four-page Reader's Digest-sized format. Brochures * Could This Happen to You? A Guide to Making Safe Judgments About Groups on Campus. Brochure prepared by the International Cult Education Program and the Cult Awareness Network for sale to colleges and universities for distribution to students. May be ordered with specific college or university and its resources printed on it. May order printed brochures or camera-ready artwork if the school wishes to print up the brochures itself. (Please direct inquiries to the Cult Awareness Network, address and telephone number in resource list below.) Audio-Visual Resources (Except for the ICEP videotape, "Cults: Saying No Under Pressure", these audio-visual resources cannot be ordered through the International Cult Education Program. Prices and ordering information are at the end of each entry.) * The Children's Story. Excellent and gripping story by James Clavell of how impressionable minds can be taught what to think. Inspiraction Films, 7200 S. Central Ave., Box 249, LaGrange, IL 60525, Tel. 800-323-4283 (film orders only) or 708-246-7990. 16mm rental, $39.00; video purchase, $29.95. 30 minutes. * Cults: Saying "No" Under Pressure. Videotape developed by the International Cult Education Program and the InService Videotape Network of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, produced by Instructivision, Inc. Approximately twenty-five minutes. VHS only. Narrated by Charlton Heston. Focuses on deception, mind-manipulation, and pressure used to recruit and keep people in cults and how to resist these tactics. Brief discussion of participation of young people in occult rituals. For high school and college students, church and synagogue classes and youth groups, parents, educators, clergy, law enforcement officials, and others. Purchase only (no rental) $75.00, $59.00 for members of the International Cult Education Program and contributors to the Cult Awareness Network and American Family Foundation. Add $2.50 per tape for postage and handling, $5.00 per tape for Canadian and overseas orders. International Cult Education Program, P.O. Box 1232, Gracie Station, New York, NY 10028. Tel. 212-439-1550. * In the Name of Satan: An In-Depth Look at Satanism with Host Bob Larson. Videotape produced by Bob Larson Ministries. Forty minutes. VHS Only. No rental. Excellent introduction to satanic ritual abuse and teen satanism (focus on teens' serious and criminal involvement in satanism, not on teen "dabblers"). Includes interviews with therapists and other professionals, adult ritual abuse survivors, and former teen satanists. Non-religious orientation. May not be shown publicly without special permission from Bob Larson Ministries. Warning: not suitable for children. $19.95 plus $1.50 postage and handling. Bob Larson Ministries, P. O. Box 36-A, Denver, CO 80236. * Moonchild. True story of a young man's recruitment by a cult, his involvement, and his exit. All actors are former cult members. Pyramid Films, Box 1048, Santa Monica, CA. 90406-1048, Tel. 800-421-2304 or 213-828-7577. 49 minutes. 2 reels (16mm film) $900.00; 1/2" Video (VHS) $225; 3/4" video, $275; film or video rental, $85 for three days. * Satanism: The Devil's Playground. Videotape produced by Oblate Media & Communication. Forty-five minutes, broken into two segments. VHS. Introduction to satanism including warning signs, when to seek help, interviews with mental health professionals, law enforcement officials, Protestant and Catholic clergy, ritual abuse survivors, and former satanists, including teen participants. Slight religious orientation. Warning: Not suitable for children. $29.95. Includes brief Presenter's Guide. Oblate Media, 5901 West Main Street, Suite A, Belleville, IL 62223-4409, 1-800-233-4629, 618-277-4900, 618-235-8700. * Ticket To Heaven. True story of a young man's experience in the Unification Church. Available for rent or purchase from most video stores. * Video Interviews with Ex-Unification Church Members. By Michael Epstein. A) What does Moon Want? 1988; Leaving Father, Going Home. An intimate look at current Unification Church activities by two members who recently left the church: Ed Mignot, personally acquainted with Moon and high-level church operations, and Jorgen Pederson from Denmark. B) Cults in the 80's: A European Perspective and Life in the Unification Church. Cults in the 80's: A European Perspective is an interview with Anders Blichfeldt of the Dialogue Center of Aarhus, Denmark, in which he discusses current worldwide activities of several groups from sociological, psychological, religious, and legal perspectives. Life in the Unification Church is an interview with Eva Pehrsson, a Swedish woman who was recruited into the Unification church while visiting San Francisco in 1985. Each pair of interviews is on a two-hour VHS tape. $29.95 each, including shipping and handling. Cult Awareness Network, 2421 West Pratt Blvd., Suite 1173, Chicago, IL 60645. Tel. 312-267-7777. * The Wave. True story of a teacher's classroom experience when he drills power, discipline, and superiority into his surprisingly willing students. Available from Films, Inc./Education, 5547 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60640-1199. Tel. 312-878-2600 (for Illinois) or 800-323-4222. 46 minutes. Purchase: $79 video, $750 film. Rental: $75.00 for one day. (Contact Chuck Fuller, ext. 388.) Resource Organizations - Cults and Psychological Manipulation (Listed Alphabetically According to Location) Organizations, addresses, and telephone numbers are subject to change. To obtain the most up-to-date list of resource organizations, contact the International Cult Education Program. Please note: The International Cult Education Program in no way recommends or endorses any particular organization on the list; it merely presents them as available resources. United States * Christian Research Institute Box 500 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693 (714-855-9926) * Commission on Cults and Missionaries Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles 6505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 (213-852-1234) * Cult Clinic Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 608 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (213-852-1234, x1650) * Spiritual Counterfeits Project PO Box 4308 Berkeley, CA 94704 (415-540-5767) * Religious Movement Resource Center 629 S. Howes Fort Collins, CO 80521 (303-482-8487) * American Family Foundation (AFF) PO Box 2265 Bonita Springs, FL 33959 (212-249-7693) * Committee on Cults and Missionaries Miami Jewish Federation 4200 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33137 (305-576-4000) * Cult Awareness Network (CAN) [national office] 2421 West Pratt Blvd., Suite 1173 Chicago, IL 60645 (312-267-7777) * FOCUS [Former Cultists Support Network] Contact Marty Butz, Cult Awareness Network [national office] see above * Humanistic Committee on Destructive Cults PO Box 626 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (617-522-7745) * Cult Clinic/Hot Line Jewish Board of Family and Childrens' Services 1651 Third Avenue New York, NY 10028 (212-860-8533) * Interfaith Coalition of Concern About Cults (ICCC) 711 Third Avenue, 12th Floor New York, NY 10017 (212-983-4977) * International Cult Education Program (ICEP) PO Box 1232, Gracie Station New York, NY 10028 (212-439-1550) * Task Force on Missionaries and Cults Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of New York 711 Third Avenue, 12th Floor New York, NY 10017 (212-983-4800) * Wellspring Retreat and Resource Center PO Box 67 Albany, OH 45710 (614-698-6277) * RETIRN 9887 Verree Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19115 (215-698-8900) * Bothered About Dungeons and Dragons P.O. Box 5513 Richmond, VA 23220-0513 (804-264-0403) Canada and Overseas * Association Exposing Pseudo-Religious Cults Box 900 G Melbourne 3001 AUSTRALIA * Freedom of Choice University of Melbourne Box 4020 Parkville 3052 AUSTRALIA * Concerned Christian Growth Ministries Box 6 North Perth 6006 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (61634446183) * The Jewish Centre Box 34 (Melbourne) Balaclava, Victoria 3183 AUSTRALIA (6135275069) * Gesamtosterreichische Elterninitiative Obere Augartenstrasse A-1020 Wien AUSTRIA * ADFI Hertogenweg 8 1980 Tervuen BELGIUM (3227675421) * Instituto Cristao de Pesquisas (Christian Research Institute - Brazil) Caixa Postal 5011 -- Agencia Central 01051 Sao Paulo, SP BRASIL (55112564801) * Alberta Cult Education 10136-100 Street, Suite 502 Edmonton, Alberta T5P 4C1 CANADA (403-476-9601) * Council on Mind Abuse 40 St. Clair Ave., East Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M9 CANADA (416-944-0080) * Info-Cult [formerly "Cult Project"] 5655 Park Avenue, 305 Montreal, Quebec H2V 4H2 CANADA (514-274-2333) * SCAMC Meadow Lake Chapter Box 358 Meadow Lake, Saskatchwan SCM IVO CANADA * Christian Research Institute - Canada P.O. Box 3216 Station "B" Calgary, Alberta T2M 4L7 CANADA (403-277-7702) * The Dialog Center Katrinebjergve 46 Aarhus, N, DK-8200 DENMARK (456105411) * Cult Information Centre BCM Cults London WC1N 3XX ENGLAND (0816513322) * Cultists Anonymous BM Box 1407 London WC1N 3XX ENGLAND (0482443104) * Deo Gloria Outreach 212-220 Addington Rd. South Croydon, Surrey CR2 8LD ENGLAND (0816516430) * FAIR BCM Box 3535 - P.O. Box 12 London, WC1N 3XX ENGLAND (4415393940) * ADFI (Association Pour la Defense de L'Individu et de la Famille) 10 Rue du Pere Julien Dhuit 75020 Paris FRANCE (47979608) * Centre de Documentation d'Education et d'Action Contre Les Manipulations Mentales 19 rue Turgot 75009 Paris FRANCE (42820493) * EHSARE PO Box 874 D-8000 Munchen 1 GERMANY * Pan-Hellenic Parents' Union for the Protection of the Family and the Individual 14 Ioannou Gennadiou St. Athens 11521 GREECE * Concerned Parents Box 1806 Haifa 31018 ISRAEL (9724718522) * ARIS (Associazione per la Ricerca e L'informazione sulle Sette) Via A. Doria, 913 20058 Villasanta ITALY (039306070) * GRIS (Gruppo di Ricerca e di Informazione sulle Sette) Via del Monte 5 40126 Bologna ITALY (051260011) * SOS 255G Graafsweg 5213 AJ S'Hertogenbosch NETHERLANDS (31836028773) * Asociacion Pro Juventud A.I.S. (Asesoramiento e Informacion sobre Sectas) Aribau, 226 08006 Barcelona SPAIN (3432014886) * CROAS (Centro de Rehabilitacion, Orientacion y Ayuda a Sectarios) [support group for cultists, associated with Asociacion Pro Juventud] see above * SADK (Schweizerische Arbeitsgemeinschaft gegen Destruktive Kulte) Postfach 18 8156 Oberhasli SWITZERLAND (071756107) * Cult Awareness Project Church of Sweden Box 438 75106 Uppsala SWEDEN * Foreningen Radda Individen Langholmsgatan 17 11733 Stockholm SWEDEN (086684713) Resource Organizations - Satanism and Occult Ritual Abuse (Listed Alphabetically According to Location) Most of the above-listed resource organizations can also provide information and expertise about satanism and occult ritual abuse. Below are organizations specializing in information and assistance concerning these topics. To obtain a complete and updated list such individuals and organizations, contact the International Cult Education Program. Please note: The International Cult Education Program in no way recommends or endorses any particular organization on the list; it merely presents them as available resources. * Monarch Resources PO Box 1293 Torrence, CA 90505-0293 213-373-1958 [Information, publications, counseling of ritual-abuse survivors] * People Against Satanic Teaching (PAST) PO Box 321 Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia B42 2T2 CANADA (902) 864-2297 [Counseling] * Fair Oaks Hospital 19 Prospect Street Summit, NJ 07902-0100 (201) 277-9121 [Assessment, counseling of adolescents] * Four Winds Hospital Cross River Road Katonah, NY 10536 (914) 763-8151 [Twenty-bed treatment unit] * Genesis Associates 663 Exton Commons Exton, PA 19341 (212-363-2966) [Counseling] * Beyond, Inc. 7124 Forest Hill Ave., Suite G Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 272-9472 [Counseling - dissociative disorders and ritual abuse] Ritual Abuse Support Groups * The RAP Line (Ritual Abuse Phone Line) PO Box 1476 Lomita, CA 90717 (213) 370-7459 [Hours: 8 am - 10 pm or call-back within 24 hours] * Survivorship 3181 Mission Street, #139 San Francisco, CA 94110 [A forum on survival of ritual abuse, torture, and mind control. Provides resource list.] * Christian Survivors of Ritual Abuse (CSRA) PO Box 48451 Wichita, KS 67201 [Correspondence group for therapists, clergy and survivors seeking healing from ritual abuse from a Christian perspective] * Vineyard Box 3475 Tega Cay, SC 29715 Ritual Abuse Research Groups * Task Force on Ritual Abuse Los Angeles County Commission for Women 383 Hall of Administration 500 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 974-1455 * CARAC (Committee Against Ritual Abuse of Children) P. O. Box 74 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3K1 CANADA (306) 966-8500 ================================================================= If this is a copyrighted work, you are acknowledging by receipt of this document from FACTNet that on the basis of reasonable investigation, you have not been to obtain a copy elsewhere at a fair price, and that you are and will abide by the following copyright warning. 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