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Information on cults, cultic groups, psychological manipulation, psychological abuse, spiritual abuse, brainwashing, mind control, thought reform, abusive churches, extremism, totalistic groups, new religious movements, alternative and mainstream religions, group dynamics, exit counseling, recovery, and practical suggestions for those affected by or interested in these subjects

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Ethics

Boland, Kim & Lindbloom, Gordon: "Psychotherapy Cults: An Ethical Analysis" - abstract
Fagan, Kevin, Ph.D.: "The teenage Dissent of Newman and Unamuno"
Giambalvo, Carol: "From Deprogramming to Thought Reform Consultation"
Giambalvo, Carol: "What is a Thought Reform Consultant?"
Heelas, Paul: God's Company: New Age Ethics and the Bank of Credit and Commerce International" - abstract
Langone, Michael D., Ph.D.: "Introduction" (to special issue on Cults, Evangelicals, and the Ethics of Social Influence)
Langone, Michael D., Ph.D.: "Social Influence: Ethical Considerations" - abstract
Mecklenburger, Ralph D.: "Ethics in Proselytizing: A Jewish View"
Micewski, Edwin R., Ph.D.: "Terror and Terrorism: A History of Ideas and Philosophical-Ethical Reflectsion" - abstract
Rahda, Devi Dasi: "Fundamental Human Rights in ISKCON" (65k full text)
Sandhill, Laird: "How Should the Communities Movement Handle Questions of Abuse" - abstract
Thiessen, Elmer, Ph.D.: "The Problems and Possibilities of Defining Precise Criteria to Distinguish Between Ethical and Unethical Proselytizing/Evangelism"
Zablocki, Benjamin, Ph.D.: "Proposing a 'Bill of Inalienable Rights' for Intentional Communities" - abstract

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Abductions Rekindle Controversy Over Deprogramming

Covert Participant Observation of a Deviant Community: Justifying the Use of Deception

Cults, Evangelicals, and the Ethics of Social Influence

Deprogramming Attempt Ends in Arrest of Two

Ethical Standards for Thought Reform Consultants

Evangelical Guidelines

Guidelines on Psychiatrists' "Influence"

In the Courts: Deprogrammers Appeal for Aid

Physician Misconduct Cases Said Neglected

Religious Pluralism, Dialogue, and the Ethics of Social Influence

Social Influence: Ethical Considerations

The Ethics of Persuasion in a Pluralistic Culture

The Problems and Possibilities of Defining Precise Criteria to Distinguish Between Ethical and Unethical Proselytizing/Evangelism

The Teenage Dissent of Newman and Unamuno: Conscience as a Safeguard Against Coercive Manipulation

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