This week I am joined by author and veteran attorney Carol M. Merchasin as we discuss the potential for taking legal action against sexual abuse and/or harrassment in spiritual and faith-based groups. This conversation is so poignant and one I will hold close to me throughout my upcoming education. Check out Carol's work here - Carol Merchasin - McAllister Olivarius (mcolaw.com)Get in Touch or Support:Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvaultCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 257 Legal Action Against Abusive Faith-Based Groups with Carol M. Merchasin Part 1

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In this weeks episode we are diving into another movement that originated in Korea. This one comes with a twist... you don't find out that this movement is SCJ until you have been a member for over half a year. Han offers his experiences within this movement, leaving when lockdown first occurred in 2020 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.Get in Touch or Support:Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvaultCrimecon UK 2024 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 314 Shincheonji - Episode 75 Remastered

In this remastered episode I speak at length with Ruwan, an outspoken ex-member of the female-pleasure focused movement known as OneTaste. Ruwan talks us through the practice of Orgasmic Meditation (OM) as well as the levels of costly courses members are encouraged to take. We end our chat on Ruwan's new focus in life and how he has taken the positive lessons from OneTaste and applied them to his new everyday life.Get in Touch or Support:Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvaultCrimecon UK 2024 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 313 OneTaste Episode 126 Remastered

In this remastered episode I speak with Andrew who talks us through his experiences being pulled through the Troubled Teen Industry from the young age of 11 onwards. Not only was Andrew subjected to "scared straight" programmes and tactics, he was forced through 2 wilderness programmes that respectively had abuse and manipulation running through both.Troubled Teens Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/troubledteensGet in Touch or Support:Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvaultCrimecon UK 2024 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 312 Stone Mountain & Three Springs Troubled Teen Industry - Episode 132 Remastered

In this Patreon deep-dive from the vault, I look into the Ant Hill Kids, truly one of the worst cults I have ever researched or heard about to this day. This is an example of the deep-dive episodes i offer at patreon.com/thecultvault. Get in Touch or Support:Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvaultCrimecon UK 2024 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 257 Legal Action Against Abusive Faith-Based Groups with Carol M. Merchasin Part 1

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