Supreme Court rejects challenge to Washington state ‘conversion …
WEBDec 11, 2023 · WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected over the objections of three conservative justices a Christian therapist’s free speech challenge to a Washington state ban on so-called...
Kentucky governor signs executive order banning conversion ... - NBC News
WEBKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order banning the scientifically discredited practice of so-called conversion therapy on minors in the state.
How 1 in 4 Countries Restrict Religious Conversion
WEBDec 8, 2023 · The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has released a new report on anti-conversion laws around the world. Providing the legal text for 73 separate laws, the compendium...
Conversion Therapy Still Happens in Almost Every U.S. State - TIME
WEBDec 12, 2023 · People who go through conversion therapy are at increased risk of mental-health issues including depression, low self-esteem, substance misuse, and suicidal behavior, research shows.
Many LGBTQ people report having experienced conversion ... - NBC News
WEBOct 4, 2023 · A new study found that trans people reported experiencing discredited and harmful conversion therapy at a higher rate than gays and lesbians.
High Court, in declining to weigh conversion therapy ban, allows ... - NPR
WEBDec 11, 2023 · The U.S. Supreme Court Monday declined to hear a case challenging Washington state's ban on conversion therapy of minors. In doing so, the court left standing a lower court decision that upheld...
Supreme Court Turns Away Challenge to Law Banning Conversion …
WEBDec 11, 2023 · The Supreme Court said on Monday that it would not hear a First Amendment challenge to a Washington State law banning professional counseling services intended to change a minor’s gender ...
Pray Away Explores Harrowing History of Conversion Therapy - TIME
WEBAug 9, 2021 · Although it is now recognized as dangerous pseudoscience by the medical establishment, and banned in 20 U.S. states, conversion therapy remains endemic in many conservative, religious...
Conversion practices and mental health | Stanford Report
WEBSep 30, 2024 · In contrast, 46 of 85 people (54.1%) who recalled gender identity conversion practices said they were run by a mental health provider or organization, followed by 28 (32.9%) people who said their ...
Conversion therapy News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation
WEBJul 31, 2023 · The Trudeau government took the first step to federally ban conversion therapy — a practice intended to change sexual orientation. Same sex sexual behavior is common to many species and evolved...