The Knowledge Bank
The Knowledge Bank at the Lalich Center is a comprehensive repository designed to empower survivors, families, and professionals with valuable insights into cults and coercive relationships. Our mission is to provide accessible resources that foster understanding and support recovery.
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Our Reviews section offers critical analyses of literature, media and tools related to cult dynamics and recovery processes. By evalutating these materials, we aim to guide you towards resources that are both credible and beneficial on your healing journey.
Our Essays provide personal narratives and expert perspectives on experiences within and beyond cultic environments. These writings aim to shed light on the complexities of recovery and the resilience of those affected, fostering a sense of community and shared understanding.
Recommended Reading and Other Resources
Hotline Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/
Love is Respect
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
(866) 331-9474
https://www.loveisrespect.org/
ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
https://www.childhelp.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
https://988lifeline.org/
Rape, Abuse, and Incest