The Cult Awareness Network

The Cult Awareness Network (CAN) was an organization founded in the 1970s to educate the public about cults and help individuals and families affected by them. It aimed to raise awareness of the tactics used by cults to recruit and manipulate members. CAN provided resources, support, and information to help people recognize the signs of cult involvement and offered guidance on how to assist loved ones. The organization faced criticism and legal challenges over the years, particularly regarding its methods and connections to deprogramming efforts, but it played a significant role in public discourse about cults during its operation.