Diane Benscoter has first-hand experience as a cult member and deprogrammer. She is an author and proud founder of Antidote.ngo, a nonprofit organization working to expose the dangers of misinformation and psychological manipulation.
As a former member of The Unification Church – a religious cult whose members are commonly known as “Moonies” — Diane has first-hand experience with the destructive impact caused by manipulative tactics that are commonly used by extremist movements, organizations and individuals. For decades, she has committed herself to educating the public at large, especially those most vulnerable, about psychological manipulation, and providing support to those who have already fallen prey to these tactics.