Who We Are
Mission Statement
Our mission is to help survivors of cults and coercive relationships to live meaningful lives by providing resources and support.
Dr. Janja Lalich,
Founder of the Lalich Center
Janja Lalich, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Sociology, is an international authority on cults and coercion. Researcher, author, and educator, she specializes in recruitment, indoctrination, and methods of influence and control. She has been studying the social psychology of controversial groups and exploitative and abusive relationships for 35 years. Dr. Lalich is the author and/or coauthor of six books, including the now classic, Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships and Escaping Utopia: Growing Up in a Cult, Getting Out, and Starting Over.
Meet the Board
The Board of Directors at the Lalich Center believes in our mission and is dedicated to our success through steering the Lalich Center to a sustainable future.
Privacy Policy
At the Lalich Center, your privacy and safety is of utmost importance to us and our mission. Learn more about the steps that we take to protect your information and ensure confidentiality here.
