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"Children and Cults" Conference
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Conference
Children and Cults
Friday, May 29 - Sunday May 31, 1998
Philadelphia, PA
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Throughout
history, children have been victims of cults. Emotional and psychological abuse, physical
abuse, sexual abuse, withholding of medical care, and denial of educational opportunities
can be traumatic for any person, but they are especially devastating on children. This
conference brings together variety of experts who will analyze the victimization,
treatment and recovery of child cult victims from a diverse array of perspectives. Some
are former cult members who will describe their own personal experiences. Others are
mental health and legal professionals who will describe their professional experience.
Conference participants will gain knowledge and insights into
prevention of victimization as well as treatment and recovery strategies.
Children and Cults Conference Highlights
Friday Events
 | Background on Child Abuse and Medical Neglect of Children in Cults |
| Children and Cults: What Does the Literature Tell Us? |
| Remarks by Donna Collins, the Daughter of the Founders of the
Unification Church in Great Britain. |
| Growing Up in Cults: A Panel of Former Members |
| Sexual Abuse of Children in Cults; A Panel of Former Members and
Therapists |
| Support Sessions for Former Cult Members |
| An Evening with Margaret Thaler Singer, 20 Years of Studying the
Abuse of Children in Cults |
| Legal Perspectives on Children and Cults; Illustrative Cases and
Anecdotes |
| A Review and Analysis of the Legal Literature |
| Discussion of Children and Cults by a Panel of Attorneys and
Therapists |
| Support Sessions for Former Cult Members |
| The Cult Member and the Family: Part I: The Cult Member’s
Perspective; Part II: The Family’s Perspective |
| A Panel Discussion on Issues of Children with Parents in Groups |
| Effects of Cult Involvement on Siblings |
| Grandparents Perspectives on Cult Involvement |
| An Evening with Margaret Thaler Singer and Louis Jolyon West:
Reflections Across 50 Years of Studying Mind Control and Psychological Abuse |
| A conceptual Understanding of the Cult Phenomenon |
| Thought Reform Consultation (Exit Counseling): Helping Families
Address a Loved One’s Group Involvement |
| Research Planning Symposium |
| How to Make a Presentation About Cults |
| How to Work with Media |
| How to Work with Politicians |
| Tips for Avoiding Emotionalism |
| Legal Perspectives on the Above Topics |
| Conference Closing |
| Robin A. Boyle Esq., Professor, St John’s University School of
Law (NY) |
| Donna Collins, raised in Unification Church by parents who were the
founders and leaders of the Unification Church in Great Britain. |
| Randy Kandel, Esq., J.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Loyola Law
School (CA) |
| Michael Langone, Ph.D., Executive Director & Director of
Research, AFF; Editor, Cultic Studies Journal |
| Herbert L. Rosedale, Esq., President, AFF; Parker, Chapin, Flattau
& Klimpl (NY) |
| Margaret Thaler Singer, Ph.D., Emeritus Adjunct Professor of
Psychology, University of California at Berkeley; author of Cults in Our Midst |
| Andrew Skolnick, Science and Medical Writer |
| Louis J. West, M.D. Director Emeritus, Neuro Psychiatric Institute,
University of California at Los Angeles |
Conference Presenters And Moderators:
| Livia Bardin, M.S.W., Clinical Social Worker |
| Rachel Bernstein, M.F.C.C., Cult Hotline and Clinic, New York Jewish
Board of Family and Children’s Services |
| Ron Burks, M.Div., M.A. Staff Member, Wellspring Retreat and Resource
Center |
| Carol
Giambalvo, Director of Recovery Programs, AFF; Thought Reform Consultant |
| Lorna Goldberg, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., Therapist in Private practice: New
Jersey Institute of Psychoanalysis |
| William Goldberg, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., Director, North Rockland Mental
Health Clinic |
| Ronald N. Loomis, Director of Education, AFF; Cult Awareness Educator
& Consultant |
| Arnold Markowitz, M.S.W., Director, Cult Hotline and Clinic, New York
Jewish Board of Family and Children Services |
| Paul Martin, Ph.D., Director, Wellspring Retreat and Resource Center |
| Patrick
Ryan, Director of Internet Services, AFF; Thought Reform
Consultant |
| Marcia Rudin, M.A., Former Director, International Cult Education
Program; author and educator |
| Kristin Skedgell, M.Div., Counselor in Private Practice |
| Doni Whitsett, Ph.D., Lecturer, University of Southern
California;Psychotherapist in private practice |
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