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Conversation with Sociologist and Cult Specialist Dr. Janja Lalich

2019

Meet Dr. Janja Lalich, a sociologist, cult specialist, author, researcher, and retired professor who has spent years studying high-control groups including the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dr. Lalich is also herself a former cult member. See more...

55:24 min

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