An Internet archive of information about cults, destructive cults, controversial groups and movements. The Rick A. Ross Institute of New Jersey (RI) is a nonprofit public resource with a vast archive that contains thousands of individual documents. RI on-line files include news stories, research papers, reports, court documents, book excerpts, personal testimonies and hundreds of links to additional relevant resources. This Internet archive is well-organized for easy access and reference.

Due to the size of the RI archive a search engine is available for your convenience. See Getting Started for instructions on how to effectively use and navigate through this website. Useful points of entry are also located to the left on this page.

Information that can help you analyze and/or respond to a specific situation that may involve a destructive cult, group or leader.

"I finally feel like I am me again, happy and free thanks to you. Keep doing what you are doing because you are truly saving peoples lives."
--cult member after successful intervention

The Cult News Network is a daily listing of interesting links about cults, controversial groups and ideological movements. Links are submitted by users, and the most interesting submissions are selected to appear on the home page by a site administrator.

The purpose of the Network is twofold: First, it provides a resource for people interested in controversial groups. The Cult News Network receives submissions from countless sharp-eyed Internet users all over the world, casting a wider net than general news services and spotlighting overlooked, hard-to-find information.

The second purpose of the Network is to be fun! The Network encourages users to participate through free membership, and offers an interesting, often amusing source of ever-changing content.

A vast archive that includes thousands of pages pertaining to hundreds of controversial groups, movements and leaders, organized alphabetically and by category for easy access.

Specific information about the process used by destructive totalists to control their followers. Excerpts from books authored by leading experts offer penetrating insights into the world of thought reform, coercive persuassion and brainwashing. You will see the criteria used to determine when a thought reform program of control is in use. Examples range from one-on-one cultic relationships to large groups.

An Open Forum for discussion about controversial groups, movements, leaders and related subjects. A place for former members, those concerned and researchers to network, debate, discuss topics of interest, comment on breaking news and exchange ideas. The message board has a search feature, which makes it easy for anyone to find previously posted information within its public archives. Only members may post, but membership is free.

A review of breaking news stories about cults, controversial groups and movements with analysis and commentary by Rick Ross, the Executive Director of The Rick A. Ross Institute. This weblog has a search feature so you can catch up on past stories and reports. Cult News.com has been a meaningful news source for the mainstream media.

One of the largest collection of links to other websites about cults, controversial groups and movements on the Internet. This is a constantly updated and expanding resource with hundreds of sites listed, carefully organized for easy access.

A virtual library on an array of relevant subjects. This includes books about cults, persuasion techniques, destructive churches, abuse and a litany of controversial groups and movements listed by name. This listing of reading materials is in association with Amazon.com for your convenience to easily order any selection you wish. Feel free to browse the titles.

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Helpful tools to research a group, person or topic of interest. This includes links to news sources, media, libraries, other archives, search engines and locator services available through the Internet.