
#150 Rick Ross - Inside the Dark World of Cults
He is the author of Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out, a detailed guide to understanding and escaping cults. Known for his insightful analysis, Ross has advised law enforcement, governments, and organizations globally. Despite facing legal challenges from groups he critiques, he remains committed to educating the public and promoting critical thinking to combat manipulation.
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Website - https:\/\/culteducation.com
Cults Inside Out Book - https:\/\/cultsinsideout.com
X - https:\/\/x.com\/RickAlanRoss
Facebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/culteducation
YouTube - https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheCultEducationInstitute
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Rick Alan Ross is a leading expert on cults, authoritarian groups, and coercive persuasion. As the founder of the Cult Education Institute, he has provided resources and guidance to help individuals and families understand and recover from high-control groups. Ross has worked on over 500 deprogramming cases worldwide and frequently appears as an expert commentator on major media outlets.
He is the author of Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out, a detailed guide to understanding and escaping cults. Known for his insightful analysis, Ross has advised law enforcement, governments, and organizations globally. Despite facing legal challenges from groups he critiques, he remains committed to educating the public and promoting critical thinking to combat manipulation.
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Rick Ross Links:
Website - https://culteducation.com
Cults Inside Out Book - https://cultsinsideout.com
X - https://x.com/RickAlanRoss
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/culteducation
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCultEducationInstitute
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