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Academic cult-recovery research community (mainstream)
4/40· LowConfidence: High
Mainstream academic cult-recovery research community — ICSA, INFORM (LSE), CESNUR, plus various university-based research programmes.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control1/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control1/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — mainstream academic cult-recovery research community.
Founded
1979+
Members
Mainstream academic field
Active in
Global
In context
Mainstream academic cult-recovery research is non-coercive scholarly work. Major bodies include International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA), INFORM at LSE, Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR Italy), various university programmes. Mainstream low-control reference.
Timeline
- 1979ICSA founded
- 1988INFORM founded at LSE
Sources
- ICSA, INFORM, CESNUR publications
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.