The annual ICSA International Conference brings together researchers, health professionals, service providers, and survivors and their families from around the world to engage in open dialogue on the most pressing themes around cultic studies. The 2026 conference explores the theme: Expanding the scope of coercive control: Understanding abusive dynamics and their impacts across interpersonal, institutional, and cultic contexts. Log in to access the conference’s on-demand presentations and join live sessions at their scheduled times.
Published date
25.09.2026
This panel examines the growing movement toward accountability within the Troubled Teen Industry through the perspectives of survivors, advocates, and legal professionals. Panelists explore the long-term impacts of institutional abuse, the similarities between troubled teen programs and cultic systems, and the challenges of pursuing justice through legal and therapeutic pathways. Attendees will gain insight into survivor-centered approaches to advocacy, recovery, and accountability, as well as the broader systemic issues facing those affected by coercive institutional environments.