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A page Academia Harvey There is increasing

February 8, 2026

[T]here is increasing academic research and policy interest in what have been termed high-demand, high-control religious movements. This incorporates a broader field of vision than NRMs [New Religious Movements] and...

A page Abuse Anderson Abuse, including religious or spiritual

February 6, 2026

Abuse, including religious or spiritual abuse, is different from trauma…abuse is what happens to us, while trauma is our nervous system’s response to what happens to us.”

When Religion Hurts You

February 6, 2026

Abuse in New Religious Movements

February 4, 2026

A page Abuse Swindle Harm that occurs within

February 1, 2026

Harm that occurs within a religious system or as a result of religious belief often is referred to as religious abuse, sometimes also called spiritual abuse. Although religious abuse has...

A Twisting of the Sacred

February 1, 2026

A page Academia Lee A significant obstacle

January 26, 2026

[A] significant obstacle in addressing clergy sexual misconduct is the dearth of comprehensive research and documentation. Existing data on the prevalence, patterns, and outcomes – particularly involvuing adults – remains...

Protestant Clergy Sexual Misconduct

January 20, 2026

C page Comm of CARE Fonda That’s really important

December 26, 2025

That’s really important, that we’re not alone when we start to speak out.”

Breaking the Silence: Legal Pathways C.Merchasin

December 26, 2025