Abuse Quote by Pamela Sue Perskin
““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
Source Book: Investigator’s Guide to Allegations of Ritual Child Abuse, 1992
The work is a practical guide, not a scholarly study, authored by a skeptic of cult abuse claims.
In simple terms: It’s a guide, not a research study, by a skeptic.
Key Takeaway
Use guides for procedural insight, not definitive proof.
Themes
skepticism
methodology
research limits
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
explanatory
critical
When to use this quote
- law enforcement training
- academic critique
- policy making
Key Concepts
cult studies
legal investigation
critical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the limits of a guide versus a study?
- How does author bias shape content?
A Different Perspective
Skepticism may bias interpretation of evidence.
