Recognise warning signs and find reliable specialist support.
Featured resources
Practitioner approach
Strategic Interactive Approach
Steven Hassan; Freedom of Mind Resource Center
Why ISAJO includes it: Freedom of Mind describes its Strategic Interactive Approach as a non-coercive, family-oriented approach focused on maintaining warm relationships and raising questions. It is not school safeguarding guidance. (Freedom of Mind Resource Center, n.d.)
- Best for
- Families and friends; not a classroom intervention
- Format
- Online explainer
- Jurisdiction
- International
Covers: Family relationships, communication, undue influence
Open web resource
High-Control Risk Checklist
Why ISAJO includes it: A practical checklist for reflecting on patterns of control and organisational risk.
Leaving & specialist support resources
Why ISAJO includes it: External specialist directories and support resources for people considering leaving or supporting someone who has left.
I’m worried about someone — what can I do?
Why ISAJO includes it: Information for people concerned about someone affected by a high-control group.