Info-Cult

SERVICES

IN-HOUSE RESEARCH

Info-Cult offers a fast, convenient research service from our on-site holdings. We have one of the most extensive collections in Canada of material on various groups and topics

Our documentation center includes:

Fees: $40/hour (1 hour minimum) plus expenses (photocopies, postage, etc.).

INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH

If we don't have the information you need in our documentation center, we can find out what you want to know. Over the years, we have developed an extensive international network of contact people and organizations that enable us to efficiently obtain the inforrmation you need.

Fees: $75/hour (1 hour minimum) plus expenses (photocopies, postage, etc.).

CONSULTING

Mike Kropveld, Executive Director of Info-Cult, has been called on by many diverse individuals, professionals and organizations to share his expertise.

He was a consultant on several media projects, such as: The Followers and Captive Minds: Hypnosis and Beyond, produced by the National Film Board of Canada; Ticket to Heaven, a feature film based on the book, "Moonwebs", winner of the 1981 Genie Award for Best Movie of the Year; Coping With Cults, a 10 part course for high schools and youth groups. As well, Mike Kropveld has been used as a consultant on numerous documentaries (English and French) that have appeared on television around the world.

Mike Kropveld has testified, in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, as an expert witness on cults in general, specific groups and child-abuse in "cults". He has attended dozens of conferences (some as a guest speaker, others as a participant) and appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs in Canada, United States and abroad. He was awarded the 125th Commemorative Medal "in recognition of significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada" by the Government of Canada.

LEGAL CONSULTING: Mike Kropveld has been engaged by lawyers in numerous cases for research and case preparation. He has worked as a consultant on divorce, custody, property disputes and criminal cases in Canada, the United States and Europe.

INFORMATION SERVICE TO BUSINESSES: Mike Kropveld has examined the practices of groups who offer courses which claim to increase a company's revenue but who's ultimate goal is the recruitment of company executives. He has worked with management to investigate claims by an employee of "cult abuse" in the company. He can also advise your business about the ethical practices of groups soliciting for grants or offering humanitarian sponsorship programs.

Mike Kropveld is available for consulting contracts through Info-Cult.

Fees: Negotiable relative to service provided.

TRAINING SEMINARS

Info-Cult is available for training sessions and seminars on various topics for professionals in institutions and organizations that deal with clients or members of the public at large. We have organized training sessions for police, doctors, nurses, unions, businesses, lawyers, social workers, religious leaders, government employees and teachers.

Info-Cult will create a training seminar for your particular needs. Some of the topics we have covered in seminars:

  • How to scrutinize social and/or religious groups who seek your collaboration
  • How to help an employee or client who is affected when a close friend or loved one joins a cult
  • Why youth are the prime targets for cult recruiters and how to protect your students
  • Understanding the techniques of manipulation
  • How to work with ex-members of cults and ritual abuse survivors
  • How to detect potential child abuse in cult and cultic movements
  • Inviting cult/cultic members into your organization: Education or Propaganda?

Fees: Negotiable relative to service provided.

For information or service requests, contact:

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Info-Cult
5655 avenue du Parc, Suite 208
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2V 4H2
(514) 274-2333, Fax: (514) 274-7576

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