
Investigating High-Control Groups: Ethical and Practical Considerations
High-control groups—whether a fringe “church,” a multi-level marketing empire, or a self-styled wellness collective—thrive on secrecy and psychological pressure. Investigating them means walking a tightrope: we must gather hard evidence without endangering current members or re-traumatizing those who’ve already escaped. Below we explain our ethical framework, practical tradecraft, and—crucially—the limits of our role, so families, attorneys, and clinicians know exactly where we fit in the support ecosystem.








































































































