Welcome to CultResearch.org

The mission of this site is to promote a deeper, more accurate understanding of cults and the effects of cults. This is accomplished through the research of Dr. Janja Lalich, founder and developer of CultResearch.org. Dr. Lalich is:

  • A world-renowned expert in cultic studies
  • Professor of sociology at California State University, Chico
  • Author and coauthor of critically acclaimed books on cults
  • Avid contributor to the field of cultic studies through her research, presentations, and articles

If you are looking for help, please navigate to our help section and become familiar with Cult 101. These resources will aid you in recognizing if you or someone you know may be getting involved with a cult.

You can contact Dr. Lalich at drlalich@sbcglobal.net

Recent Updates

The latest from CultResearch.org

Dr. Lalich Testifies in Murder Trial

Posted on November 12th, 2009

Click the link below to read article from South Lake Tahoe newspaper:
http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/2009911109981

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The Violent Outcomes of Ideological Extremism: What Have We Learned Since Jonestown?

Posted on October 20th, 2009

This abridged version of Dr. Lalich’s Keynote Address at the 2008 annual conference of the International Cultic Studies Association was published in The Jonestown Report, November 2008.[1]
People who know of me – rather than knowing me personally – know twothings about me: I have a name that on first glance looks difficult to pronounce, and, [...]

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Dr. Lalich on AC360

Posted on October 9th, 2009

Embedded video from CNN Video

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