Allegations of ritual abuse are universal and mental health professionals, theologians, law enforcers, scholars, victim advocates, and others struggle to comprehend the enormity of the devastation left in the wake of these heinous acts. Ritual Abuse in the Twenty-first Century addresses the concerns that naturally evolve from any discussion of this phenomenon from the perspectives of professionals, advocates, and survivors from around the world (eight countries, seven states in the U.S.) * How valid are the survivors' stories? * Is there evidence? * What are the consequences of these acts to the individual and society? * Why have these allegations been ignored or discredited whenever they have surfaced? The authors of these chapters respond to these and other questions in an effort to illustrate the constellation of psychological, health, legal, criminal, societal, and spiritual ramifications of ritual abuse. Chapters address current issues including ritually based crime, civil suits involving allegations of ritual abuse, that are universal. The value of understanding ritual trauma for diagnostic and treatment applications is discussed.
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Randy and Pam Noblitt have been advocating on behalf of victims of ritual trauma for over two decades. Randy's a clinical psychologist, author, educator, and expert and fact witness. Pam's a victim's advocate, one of Eckerd's 100 Women of 2000, coauthor, presenter, including at the United Nations. Randy's Professor/Director of Cllinical PsyD Program - LA's Alliant International University.
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The Consequences and Ramifications of Ritual Abuse,
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Rand and Pamela Noblitt have brought together, in this one book, important writings from two dozen international, multidisciplinary team members. They are experts on the psychological, forensic, social and political consequences and ramifications of ritual abuse. These authors provide background information and stories of individuals to help give the reader a clearer understanding of ritual abuse in modern times.
The book explores cross-cultural reports of abusive ritual life threatening abusive ordeals, a redefining of the confusion of language toward the end of moving toward a greater clarity and uniformity in terminology, and an informed discussion of available literature regarding international reports of abuse. Diagnosis, controversy, cult brain washing, satanic abuse, police and media handling, prayer, inner healing, patterns in mind control, and therapy are also discussed in detail. I found the case studies to be insightful, informational, and helpful. The work is thoroughly researched and well documented. The final thoughts and conclusion at the end of each chapter are significant both in questions answered and in unanswered questions raised. I found the chapters on prayer, healing, and survivors to be pertinent and significant to me. This is a book that should be read by mental health workers, pastors, professional counselors, political leaders, and concerned laymen.
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Debunks the Urban Myth that ritual abuse is "only urban myth",
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Noblitt & Perskin have collected an amazing array of authors from around the world to address some of the complexity of ritual abuse. It's a relief that people are finally beginning to realize, that this kind of violoence does exist, and has a variety of motives. The one that "gets" me the worst, is the use of small children for prostitution & violent pornography.
The efforts & compassion of the mental health practitioners who treat this population is inspiring. The chapter on the Extreme Abuse Survey will touch you to your core. Every author's chapter will have an impact. I learned more than I ever thought I would from this book, and painful tho that was at times, it's a good thing, because there is hope that this kind of travesty, brought to the light of day, can be stopped. This book is another step in that direction. Powerful, convincing, hopeful, respectful, compassionate.
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Excellent resource,
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Very few books on the subject of ritual abuse - also known as extreme abuse - have been so painstakingly and objectively researched and documented. Randall Noblitt and Pamela Perskin have clearly put a tremendous amount of dedicated effort into making this volume a quality resource for researchers, students, law enforcement officers, media professionals, mental health professionals, extreme abuse survivors and their loved ones, and everyone in-between. The editors included quality materials from seasoned researchers, mental health professionals, investigators, journalists,and veteran survivors who have proven their merit over the past 20 years of consistent and devoted advocacy work. Kudos to the editors and contributors for their top-notch work.
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