Arnold Markowitz

Who is Arnold Markowitz?

Arnold Markowitz is a Jewish American social worker, psychotherapist, and "cult" critic and researcher. He is the Director of the Cult Hot Line and Clinic of the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services in New York City. Markowitz also serves as Director of Brooklyn Adolescent Service, also known as "Break-Free Adolescent Services". In 1986, Markowitz was presented with the "Jonestown Memorial Award" by the Cult Awareness Network in memory of victims of People's Temple tragedy in Jonestown, Guyana. He was credited with founding the Cult Hotline and Clinic of the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services.