Website ICSA - International Cultic Studies Association

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ICSA - International Cultic Studies Association Website

Who we are

Founded in 1979*, the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) is a global network of people concerned about psychological manipulation and abuse in cultic and other high-control environments. ICSA is tax-exempt, supports civil liberties, and is not affiliated with any religious or commercial organizations. ICSA is unique in how it brings together former group members, families, helping professionals and researchers.

Mission

ICSA's mission is to provide information, education, and help to those adversely affected by or interested in cultic and other high-control groups and relationships.

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What We Do

ICSA fulfills its mission by applying research and professional perspectives to:

• Help former members of cultic and other high-control environments
• Provide guidance and support to families of people involved in high-control environments
• Educate the public about psychological manipulation and the harmful effects of high-control environments
• Encourage, support, and conduct research to advance understanding of psychological manipulation and high-control environments
• Support helping professionals interested in this area

ICSA’s main event is its annual international conference, which takes place on alternating years in Europe or North America. ICSA's annual conference is the conference to attend if you are interested in cultic studies. In recent years about 125 persons have volunteered to speak at the annual conference.

With the help of volunteers, ICSA conducts a variety of regional conferences and webinars (see Events) and local meetings.