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Rise in Ritual Abuse Cases Linked to ChatGPT Therapy

3/8/2026

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  • UK experts report a rise in ritual abuse cases linked to survivors using ChatGPT for therapy.
  • Police say abuse, often tied to satanism and esoteric beliefs, is under-reported because victims face reporting barriers.
  • Gabrielle Shaw of Napac notes an increase over the past 18 months, with AI cited as a referral source.
  • Richard Fewkes of the Hydrant Programme says systemic improvements are needed to address intergenerational abuse in privileged families.