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Welcome to ICSA

Founded in 1979, the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) is a global network of people concerned about psychological manipulation and abuse in cultic groups, alternative movements, and other environments.


ICSA is tax-exempt, supports civil liberties, and is not affiliated with any religious or commercial organizations.


ICSA's mission is to apply research and professional perspectives to:

  • help those who have been harmed by psychological manipulation and cultic groups

  • educate the public

  • promote and conduct research

  • support helping professionals interested in cults, related groups, and psychological manipulation.

The dangers posed by high-demand, manipulative cults will exist so long as there are people able and willing to exploit and abuse others.

Therefore, there is a vital need for the services of the International Cultic Studies Association.

 

Help us help others by BECOMING A MEMBER of ICSA.

Steve K.D. Eichel, Ph.D., ABPP
ICSA President

 

 

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