The state and more than 20 others restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of L.G.B.T.Q. clients under the age of 18.
Needless to say, this will seriously scar a whole lot of kids whose homophobic parents force them through this
Washington, D.C. banned “conversion therapy” targeting adults too, and they were correct to.
“Conversion therapy” isn’t therapy and doesn’t work, and you shouldn’t be allowed to run a business – let alone a practice – based on fraud. Moreover, not everyone suddenly stops being vulnerable when they turn 18. Adults are definitely still heavily pressured into attendance in states where it’s legal for adults.
There should be no “just for adults, as a treat” pussyfooting around this. It’s fraudulent, demonstrably harmful, and perpetrated by bigots who want nothing less than to exterminate the identities of all LGBTQ+ people. Leaving the fascists alone has never worked.
Yeah it’s medical malpractice plain and simple.
Great points, totally agreed.