Resources

There is a mountain of information out there. Here are some resources we found helpful.

Victorian Cult Survivors Network

A Private Facebook Group for Survivors

Connect with survivors for mutual support and shared experiences. This private Facebook group is for survivors and their loved ones. We moderate it heavily, to the best of our ability, to keep the space safe, inclusive and respectful.

Expert Research and Resources

The Lalich Centre

Dr Janja Lalich is one of the world’s foremost experts on cults and coercive control. We have found her information to be hugely helpful

Counseling Services

For people whose cult experience involved a spiritual element

We work with the Religious Trauma Collective – a group of qualified therapists who gather and train other therapists in how to work with survivors of spiritual or religious abuse.

And more useful links below…

Useful Links

Podcasts We Love – Or Make

Personal Websites

Laura McConnell on Substack – Here, Laura McConnell writes on aspects of advocacy and survivorship, including how to centre survivors and tell their stories safely.
Breaking Free From Cults – Renee Spencer’s home on the internet, dedicated to identifying warning signs of cultism, raising awareness of the dangers, and providing resources and support for concerned people.
Clare Heath-McIvor on Substack – Here, Clare writes on cults as well as Christian nationalism, dominionism, politics and the more problematic corners of Evangelicalism.

Support Networks

Cult Information and Family Support Service – An Australian network formed by parents of cult victims, aiming to provide information and support to families and individuals
Olive Leaf Network – Aid, Advocacy and Awareness for former members of high-demand religious groups.

Select a link above to explore resources for survivors, and keep an eye out on the list as it grows