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Abuses in Scientology

This archive brings together firsthand accounts, sworn statements, court records and other documentary sources relating to reported abuses connected with Scientology and its affiliated organisations.

The material will be organised by type of abuse, country, decade and evidence status, allowing readers to explore individual accounts and consult the available sources.

Physical abuse and violence
Accounts describing alleged assaults, physical punishment and violence.

Psychological and emotional abuse
Accounts involving intimidation, humiliation, threats and coercion.

Forced labour and exploitation
Reports concerning working conditions, labour practices and restrictions on leaving.

Children and abuse of minors
Accounts concerning children, young people and safeguarding.

Sexual abuse and misconduct
Firsthand accounts and records concerning alleged sexual abuse or exploitation.

Confinement and restrictions on freedom
Accounts involving restricted movement, isolation or barriers to leaving.

Family separation and disconnection
Accounts describing pressure to end relationships or separate from family.

Financial exploitation and deception
Records concerning financial pressure, alleged deception and financial loss.

Harassment and retaliation
Accounts involving alleged intimidation, harassment or retaliation against critics.

Medical neglect, deaths and serious harm
Records concerning alleged medical neglect, deaths, serious injury and related harm.

About the evidence

Inclusion in this archive does not, by itself, establish that an allegation has been proven. Each record should identify its source and distinguish firsthand accounts, sworn statements, allegations and established legal findings.

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