This monograph by Special Agent Ken Lanning (1992) is…
““This monograph by Special Agent Ken Lanning (1992) is merely a guide for those who may investigate this phenomenon, as the title indicates, and not a study. The author is a well known skeptic regarding cult and ritual abuse allegations and has consulted on a number of cases but to our knowledge has not personally investigated the majority of these cases, some of which have produced convictions. p179 [refers to Lanning, K. V. (1992) Investigator's guide to allegations of "ritual" child abuse. Quantico, VA: National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime.]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The work is a guide, not a study, authored by a skeptic of cult abuse claims.
In simple terms: Guide, not research, by a skeptic.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate source intent.
Themes
skepticism
cult abuse
investigative guide
methodology
bias
Mood
critical
skeptical
analytical
Type
Abuse:1
Child abuse:0
Coverup:0
Coverups:0
Crime:0
Cult-abuse:0
Deception:0
Denial:0
Disinformation:0
Fbi:0
Federal-bureau-of-investigation:0
Investigation:0
Misinformation:0
Ritual-abuse:0
Satanic:0
Satanic-ritual-abuse:0
Society-denial:0
Well known:0
Ritual Abuse:0
Allegations Ritual:0
Regarding Cult:0
Cult Ritual:0
Guide Allegations:0
When to use this quote
- academic coursework
- legal review
- media analysis
- public policy drafting
Key Concepts
critical appraisal
research ethics
investigative techniques
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates skepticism in this field?
- How does guide format affect credibility?
A Different Perspective
May lack empirical evidence.