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Feb 5, 2026

How did the 1980s–90s Satanic Panic shape modern responses to allegations of ritual abuse?

The of the 1980s–90s was a wide‑ranging moral panic that produced thousands of unsubstantiated allegations of Satanic ritual abuse and reshaped how institutions, courts, therapists, and the media trea...

Jan 15, 2026

How did the 'satanic panic' of the 1980s influence investigations of alleged child abuse cases in the United States?

The satanic panic of the 1980s transformed suspicion into procedure: media-amplified fears and ungrounded frameworks pushed police, social workers and therapists toward highly suggestive interviewing,...

Nov 14, 2025

How do allegations of child sex abuse affect a public figure's reputation and legacy?

Allegations of child sexual abuse can rapidly and durably reshape a public figure’s reputation, institutions’ responses, and public debate — but the outcomes vary widely depending on evidence, media c...

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