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RECOVER FROM COERCIVE CONTROL
Blogs About All Things Cultish And Coercive Control


Building Healthy Communities: Why Spiritual Spaces Must Be Held to the Same Standards as Workplaces and Homes
Explore why spiritual spaces need the same standards as workplaces and homes for a truly healthy community. Join the healthy community conversation.
Renee Spencer
Apr 253 min read


Victoria Takes a Stand: Parliamentary Inquiry Shines Light on Coercive Control in Religious Groups
This parliamentary inquiry into coercive control in religious groups, follows years of advocacy by victim-survivors and researchers, and will have a particular focus on recruitment and retention. At the heart of the investigation lies the troubling reality that not all spiritual communities are safe havens; some are meticulously orchestrated systems of psychological domination and oppressive manipulation that masquerades as faith.
Renee Spencer
Apr 234 min read


Standing Up Against Coercive Control in Cults: A Modern Suffragist Struggle
Standing up against coercive control in cults mirrors the suffragist struggle for equality. Learn how challenging power structures is a time
Renee Spencer
Oct 16, 20243 min read


To Keep Australia’s Freedom of Religion, We Need Coercive Control Laws for Cults
Discover why Australia needs coercive control laws to protect religious freedom and combat cults.
Renee Spencer
Aug 17, 20243 min read


The Hidden Influence of Cults in Australian Politics
Explore the covert influence of cults in Australian politics. Explore the subtle yet profound ways groups shape policies and public opinion.

Renee Spencer
Jul 11, 20245 min read


Contrasting Prejudices: Islamic and Christian Cults
Explore the societal and governmental responses to Islamic and Christian Cults, delve into the biases and historical contexts.

Renee Spencer
Jun 28, 20244 min read


Church Act of 1836: The Reason Why Australia is a Secular Country Today
Discover the history behind why Australia is secular today and the influence of the Church of England. Explore the Church Act of 1836.

Renee Spencer
Jun 27, 20244 min read
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