Gather Evidence Discreetly
Document abuses via victim affidavits, digital forensics (texts, videos), and insider leaks to prove non-consensual acts under duress:
• Use forensic psychology evaluations showing coercion negates consent, akin to trafficking statutes (e.g., TVPRA includes psychological manipulation).[scholarship.law.stjohns +1]
• Secure medical records of drugging or trauma, bypassing cult NDAs through undue influence arguments.
• Avoid direct confrontation; employ private investigators for surveillance without alerting legal allies.[youtube]
Pursue Criminal Prosecutions
Target leaders via RICO, sex trafficking, or racketeering charges to pierce organizational shields:
• File federal complaints with FBI or DOJ’s cult task forces, citing patterns like forced sex as labor/sex trafficking; organizations benefiting share liability.[scholarship.law.stjohns]
• Challenge religious exemptions by proving commercial exploitation (e.g., fees, properties) over sincere belief.
• Push for asset freezes early to starve operations, as in NXIVM where financial trails led to convictions.[youtube]
Civil and Regulatory Actions
Supplement crimes with lawsuits exploiting legal entanglements:
• Sue for fraud, battery, or emotional distress; class actions amplify victim voices and drain resources.
• Revoke tax-exempt status via IRS audits if finances mingle with abuse (e.g., “donations” funding leaders).[youtube]
• Lobby state AGs for investigations into intertwined lawyers/judges, using bar complaints for conflicts.
Mobilize Support Networks
Amplify via ex-member alliances and media without risking retaliation:
• Partner with anti-trafficking NGOs (e.g., Polaris) for safe houses and legal aid.
• Use public campaigns surgically—podcasts, docs—to recruit whistleblowers, but anonymize to evade SLAPP suits.
• Train on deprogramming; forensic experts testify to cult mind control in court.[youtube +1]