A survivor of sexual abuse, satanic ritualistic abuse, and child pornography, Lauren Stratford was asked regularly to advise law enforcement officials, mental health professionals, and parents of abused children on the devastating effects of these atrocities which are difficult to believe but continue to grow in our country. Agencies such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Cult Crime Impact Network, and the National Coalition Against Pornography have used Ms. Stratford's expertise and experience in recognizing satanic ritualistic abuse. A survivor of sexual abuse, satanic ritualistic abuse, and child pornography, Lauren Stratford was asked regularly to advise law enforcement officials, mental health professionals, and parents of abused children on the devastating effects of these atrocities which are difficult to believe but continue to grow in our country. Agencies such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Cult Crime Impact Network