Beyond Belief: Understanding Cult Dynamics
About event organiser
RISE’s ACC-funded primary prevention team, Hikitia!, is a community-led initiative funded by ACC as part of Te Aorerekura, the National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence.
Event information
About the event
To register, email Hikitia@rise.net.nz with "Beyond Belief registration" in the subject line.
Beyond Belief is a one-day event being held on 26 March in Whakatū Nelson, exploring cult and high-control group dynamics, coercive control, and the hidden harms affecting children and whānau.
Supported by Hikitia!, RISE’s ACC-funded primary prevention work, this event is designed for those in the support sector and allied fields. Participants will gain insights into manipulation, coercive control, trauma, and long-term harm, along with practical strategies for safeguarding children and supporting whānau.
Presenters include:
- Willow Duffy – Founder and CEO of Safeguarding Children
- Assoc. Prof. Kyle Eggleton – Researcher, rural GP, and survivor advocate
- Anke Richter – Journalist, author of CULT TRIP, and founder of Decult
- Lindy Jacomb – Founder of the Olive Leaf Network and co-host of Cult Chat
Please direct all questions to the organiser above.
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