Ted Patrick

American deprogrammer

PersonhumanQ4347029

Also known as Theodore Roosevelt Patrick, Jr.

Born: 1930
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Birthplace: Chattanooga
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: writer

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Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt Patrick, Jr. is an American anti-cult activist, best known for his invention and prolific use of the practice known as deprogramming. He is sometimes referred to as the "father of deprogramming."

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LLet Our Children Go!nonfiction book by Ted Patrick

Founded

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CCult Awareness Network1978 · former organization created by deprogrammer Ted Patrick

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Ted
Theodore
Roosevelt
Convicted of: kidnapping(1980)
false imprisonment(1980)
Family name: Patrick

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