The False Memory Syndrome Foundation was established in 1992 by Pamela and Peter Freyd after their daughter accused her father, Peter, of sexual abuse when she was a child. The purpose of the foundation is to examine the concept of false memory syndrome and recovered memory therapy, to seek out the reasons for the spread of false memories, and work for ways to prevent it. The foundation advocates on behalf of individuals believed to be falsely accused of child sexual abuse. In addition, they assist with families healing process through education, reconciliation, and coping techniques. The foundation became heavily involved with the Institute for Experimental Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, and Johns Hopkins Medical Institution in Baltimore, MD, and these entities combined knowledge, resources, and expertise. They were frequently called to testify, give depositions to various cases in the court system, and got involved with false memory cases around the world. As of 2018, the foundation is still in existence, but it is slowly winding down its work.