Who We Are

Stop Mandated Shunning is a group of ordinary individuals who have lived through something extraordinary and survived it. Each of us has personal experience of mandated shunning or high-control religious groups, and each of us has had to rebuild our lives, relationships, and sense of self in their wake. That experience makes us uniquely placed to speak, advocate, and support others walking the same road.

How you can help

"No one should lose their family, community, and support system for following their conscience."

Richard Kelly
Chair, Open Minds Foundation

Changing the Law. Changing Lives.

No one should face this alone. Finding others who truly understand your experience can be the first step toward healing. But we believe healing alone is not the answer, the practice itself must end. Our mission is to bring the reality of mandated shunning to the attention of lawmakers, policymakers, and human rights organisations worldwide, and to advocate for legal protections for those who are targeted by it.