Author: Patrick McIvor
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Media Release
Survivors of cults and high-control groups across Victoria are speaking up in unprecedented numbers, many for the first time, and expressing genuine hope that change is finally possible. Their experiences have shaped Beyond Belief, a survivor-led report co-developed by the Australian Cult Survivors Network, Stop Religious Coercion Australia, a working group of survivor-led organisations, and…
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Briefing: Parliamentary Inquiry
Tomorrow I will be presenting evidence to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the recruitment methods and impacts of cults and organised fringe groups. For anyone who cannot wait to read a set of parliamentary inquiry slides on a Sunday night, here they are. A key point I will be making is that criminalisation is not…
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Shock/Value: Media guide
This week saw the release of Shock/Value, a media guide to help journalists and content creators engage with cult survivors safely and ethically. SOCCHG asked me to write the guide to support responsible media reporting that accurately reflects lived-experience and avoids language or framings that misrepresent, stigmatise, or re-traumatise affected communities.
Patrick McIvor 