Programs that provide general information about cults, the psychological manipulation techniques that are used to recruit, coerce and retain members and intervention strategies that are employed to free people from their influence; in-depth information including research studies about specific cults; alerts regarding current cult-related activities; advice to individuals regarding ways to avoid becoming involved in a cult; advice to institutions such as colleges and universities about ways to inhibit the impact of cults in their environment; and information about and referral to cult-related resources such as counseling and support groups for ex-cult members and/or their families, and others who may be interested in the issue.