Author: Patrick McIvor
-
Beyond Belief
Beyond Belief: Responding to Cults and High-Control Groups in Victoria emerged from a participatory process involving 64 survivors and their supporters, each bringing their own history, insight and expertise. Together we traced how high-control groups operate in Victoria, where systems fall short, and what reforms are needed for prevention and justice. The report reflects months…
-
Conversion Practices in the Jewish Community: Community Forum
I recently spoke at a community forum run by Jewish Care, exploring LGBTQA+ conversion practices within the Jewish community. The forum highlighted the different ways these harms appear in close-knit cultural and religious settings, and the questions communities are asking as the law evolves. More here
-
Community Briefing on Conversion Bill: University of Divinity
Last week I took part in a community briefing about Victoria’s conversion practices bill, hosted by: University of Divinity Australian Collaborators in Feminist Theologies Brave Network SOGICE Survivors The session brought together survivors, community leaders and practitioners to unpack what the legislation meant in practice and what gaps still needed attention. Conversion Practices Bill FAQ…
