What happens when the search for salvation becomes the ultimate escape from yourself? In this unflinching memoir, M. L. Francoeur takes readers on a harrowing journey from the depths of childhood trauma through the false promises of spiritual movements to a hard-won authenticity
Stand Against Fear and Exploitation is dedicated to empowering advocates and frontline protesters who fight against religious institutions engaging in illegal activities, exploitation, and abusive practices. We aim to bring about legislative changes and provide support to those being targeted and harassed through tactics such as fair gaming by these organizations
From James Packer to Nicole Kidman to elite Rugby League players trying to improve their game, Scientology has recruited its share of famous Australians. Less known is that Australia was the first place to ban Scientology, or that Scientology spies helped expose the Chelmsford Deep Sleep Scandal. A number of Australians have held senior posts in the organisation only to fall foul of the top brass and lose their families as a result
The Family Survival Trust is a registered charity in the UK whose mission is to prevent, and to provide information on coercive control, cultic behaviour and psychological manipulation. We support those affected by groups that use these techniques. We educate regarding the risks these groups pose to individuals and society and seek appropriate controls on these groups’ activities
This complaint and appeal for justice is targeted to the Department of Justice concerning the Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI. The FBI has failed to protect an entire class of citizens in the United States of America. The FBI is purporting discriminatory practices to shelter a “religious” organization that should have had their tax exempt status removed years ago
High-ranking defectors tell of violence in Scientology’s top ranks. This three-part series also reveals new information about the Lisa McPherson death case and details the degrading rituals that keep church staffers in line
Via interviews with ex-members, this documentary based on a best-selling book examines Scientology's alleged abuses and potentially illegal practices. ATTENTION: This documentary is not available in the UK yet!