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NOTICE: ‘Family Scapegoating Abuse’ (FSA)™ [aka’Family Scapegoat Abuse’] is a proprietary clinical framework
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Last Updated: March 8, 2026

1. Who We Are

Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) Education & Research™ is an educational and research-based educational platform operated by Rebecca C. Mandeville (“we”, “us”, or “our”), acting as the Data Controller. We specialize in the publication and distribution of original research, digital media (including ebooks), and on-demand digital courses and masterclasses via scapegoatrecovery.com and our secure portal on EzyCourse.

2. Information Collection and Use

We collect only the information necessary to provide your educational materials and maintain your student account (typically name and email address). We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

To provide our on-demand services, we share necessary data with the following third-party “Sub-processors”:

  • Paddle: Our authorized reseller and Merchant of Record. They process payment data and tax information.
  • EzyCourse: Our learning management platform. They host your student account, course progress, and digital library access.

3. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze our traffic.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the secure student portal.
  • We use internal site-statistics tools (such as Jetpack) to understand our traffic patterns, including which countries our visitors are from and which research articles are most accessed. This data is anonymized and used solely to improve our educational offerings. We do not use invasive third-party tracking or advertising re-targeting pixels.

4. Professional Disclaimer

The information provided on this Site and within our digital products is for general informational, educational, and research purposes only. It is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or mental health advice. While Rebecca C. Mandeville is a credentialed professional, the content provided here within the scope of Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) Education & Research does not constitute a therapist-client relationship. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider regarding any medical or mental health condition.

5. Data Security & Integrity

The security of your Personal Information is important to us. We employ commercially acceptable means to protect your data; however, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Sovereign Protection: We monitor for unauthorized access and ‘data scraping’ to protect the proprietary research, recovery frameworks, and Intellectual Property of the Creator (FSA Education™ and FSA Recovery™). We reserve the right to block IP addresses or terminate accounts that engage in activities intended to compromise the privacy of the Creator or the integrity of the Research and Recovery materials.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If we discover a minor has provided us with personal data, we will delete it from our servers immediately.

7. GDPR and International Compliance

For users in the EU/UK: We process your information based on Consent (when you sign up) and the Performance of a Contract (to deliver the digital products you purchase). You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data at any time.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our research or platform architecture. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@scapegoatrecovery.com with the subject line “Privacy Policy Inquiry.”


The Architect of FSA Recovery

Rebecca C. Mandeville is a pioneer in the field of systemic trauma and the clinical researcher who first coined the term Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) and Family Scapegoat Trauma (FST). Her methodologically sound work is grounded in years of qualitative and quantitative peer-reviewed research, providing an evidence-based framework for recovering from FSA-associated complex trauma (C-PTSD) and dysfunctional and narcissistic family, betrayal trauma, and “toxic shame” dynamics. As a leading expert on the ‘Identified Patient’ or ‘Black Sheep’ narrative, she has dedicated her career to providing survivors of this insidious form of “invisible” systemic abuse with the rigorous clinical tools necessary to deconstruct systemic shame so as to reconstruct and reclaim their identity.

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