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BC62FMS.ZIP
Western Canadian Skeptics' good overview article on FMS
FMSBROCH.ZIP
FMS Foundation Brochure -- info on FMS and the Foundation itself
FMSCAUSE.ZIP
What causes false memories to form? This magazine article explains it in layman's terms.
FMSF3-9.ZIP
FMS Foundation Newsletter - Electronic Version, Vol. 3, #9, October '94
FMSFAQ.ZIP
Frequently Asked Questions about False Memory Syndrome
NO-SRA.ZIP
Is Satanic Ritual Abuse as big a problem as some would have us think? Is it a problem at all?
YAPKOBOK.ZIP
Review of book, _Suggestions of Abuse_, on hypnosis and therapists who may be leading their patients to create false memories
FMSF3-10.ZIP
FMS Foundation Newsletter - Electronic Version, Vol. 3, #10, November '94
FRANKLIN.ZIP
Psychologist Ofshe finds that Franklin murder conviction (man convicted of killing girl 20 years ago) may have been based on hypnotically 'recovered' memories
GERALDIN.ZIP
Roseanne Barr's sister, Geraldine, tells her side of the story
HEARING.ZIP
Encourage Congress to call for hearings on therapists' use of questionable techniques
JRNPSYCH.ZIP
Review of the Journal of Psychohistory's special issue on SRA, repressed memories, and FMS
MAKEMNST.ZIP
Book review of _Making Monsters: False Memories, Psychotherapy, and Sexual Hysteria_ by Richard Ofshe & Ethan Watters
MALPRACT.ZIP
Article about malpractice suit stemming from therapist 'recovering' memories in a family, leading family to believe they were part of huge satanic cult
MGSIFMS.ZIP
Martin Gardner on FMS, including a number of examples showing how it can tear families apart and send innocents to jail
PHILASAT.ZIP
Philadelphia article about Satanism, panic, SRA, and FMS
RSSISRA.ZIP
Robert Sheaffer on the great Satanist conspiracy, 'Dr. Greenbaum,' and induced MPD
SANDIEGO.ZIP
San Diego grand jury report on childhood sexual abuse, molestation, etc., including good examination of the evidence in general and in specific cases
SATHUM.ZIP
'Giving the Devil More Than His Due' -- article on Satanism from _The Humanist_ magazine
SISTERS.ZIP
NBC's 'Sisters' takes on repressed memories and FMS
SRAIMAGN.ZIP
Study finds that Satanic Ritual Abuse conspiracies are little more than imagination --no evidence found
THEREDIT.ZIP
Editorial from The Therapist, European psychology journal, about 'recovered' memories and science
WEE_CARE.ZIP
Amicus brief (3 parts) and Supreme Court appeal decision on Wee Care daycare trial of teacher accused of all sorts of abuse against children
2NDTHT.ZIP
Chicago Tribune article about Chicago-area psychiatrist who thinks repressed memories are true, mentions others who disagree (see also TRIBRAUN.ZIP)
APALETR.ZIP
Letter from noted psychologist to American Psychological Association's working group on recovered memories
AUSTRIAL.ZIP
Two articles about first FMS-related trial in Australia
BRADSHAW.ZIP
Letter to the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists asking why they are encouraging therapists to take classes taught by somebody who teaches harmful therapy
BRANTSEM.ZIP
Letter to the sponsor of a seminar about the Fells Acre case (see also FELLSACR.ZIP, FELLSAC2.ZIP)
BRITSTDY.ZIP
British study knocks down 'recovered memories' another peg
CHRGDROP.ZIP
Charges dropped in Wee Care case, due to lack of evidence, improper questioning of children which may have implanted 'memories', etc. (see also WEE_CARE.ZIP)
CRYINCST.ZIP
'Cry Incest' -- one of the first articles in a major publication to question 'repressed memories'
DIAGDIS.ZIP
Short review of the book, _Diagnosis for Disaster_
FMSCONF.ZIP
False Memory Syndrome conference held in Baltimore -- article about that and other things related to FMS
FMSFBIB.ZIP
FMS Foundation Bibliography and Order Form
INGRAM2.ZIP
Ingram goes to clemency board to try to get pardon from governor; several articles about his case, FMS, clemency hearing, and personal report from the hearing (See also INGRAM.ZIP and R
KHATAIN.ZIP
Parents win suit against therapist for libel due to his claims that they abused their daughter
LR-REL.ZIP
Lil Rascals figure to be released from jail, but not for the right reasons
MEMIMP25.ZIP
Study shows that 25% of adults may be susceptible to implanted memories
MYTHSTL.ZIP
Elizabeth Loftus' book, _The Myth of Repressed Memories_ reviewed by a Seattle paper
NOSRANEL.ZIP
SRA investigator introduces himself and gives his history of formerly believing in SRA until he started investigating and found no evidence for it
OFSHLOFT.ZIP
Article about recent books by memory experts Richard Ofshe and Elizabeth Loftus; compares their styles and explains their stances
OFSHLOF2.ZIP
Baltimore Sun review of recent books by Ofshe and Loftus, also includes info about them
SLAPFACE.ZIP
Columnist follows up on earlier FMS column -- he got replies saying it was a slap in the face to those with recovered memories -- adds more info, including some of the extreme stances
TRIBRAUN.ZIP
Letter to the Chic. Tribune from Your Favorite Sysop about their recovered memory article and the focus of it, Dr. Braun (see also 2NDTHT.ZIP)
RUSSELL.ZIP
State Sen. Newton Russell of Glendale backs bill to ban apparently non-existent Satanic ritual child abuse.
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