Cult Warning Signs Checklist
Use this checklist to assess environments or groups for potential cult-like behaviors and warning signs.
Your Name
First Name
Last Name
Your Email Address (optional)
example@example.com
Relationship to the Group or Environment
*
Please Select
Current member
Former member
Concerned family/friend
Researcher/Professional
Other
Please indicate to what extent the following warning signs are present in the group or environment you are assessing:
*
Rows
Not at all
Somewhat
Very much
Leader claims special knowledge or authority
1
2
3
Group discourages questioning or critical thinking
4
5
6
Members are isolated from outside influences
7
8
9
Use of manipulation, guilt, or fear to control members
10
11
12
Strict us-vs-them mentality
13
14
15
Financial or personal exploitation by the group or leader
16
17
18
Punishment or shunning for non-compliance or leaving
19
20
21
Secrecy about group practices or beliefs
22
23
24
Pressure to cut ties with family or friends
25
26
27
Unquestioning loyalty to the leader or doctrine
28
29
30
Are there any additional warning signs you have observed?
How concerned are you about this group or environment?
*
Not concerned
1
2
3
4
Extremely concerned
5
1 is Not concerned, 5 is Extremely concerned
Has anyone experienced harm (psychological, financial, or physical) as a result of involvement?
*
Yes
No
Unsure
Would you like to be contacted for support or resources?
Yes, please contact me
No, thank you
If you answered yes above, please provide your preferred contact method:
Additional Comments or Observations
Submit Checklist
Should be Empty: