I truly hope that the state I have called my home for 24 years will ban the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion "therapy." No one should be told that their sexuality, who they are, is wrong. There is no scientific evidence that supports the effectiveness of conversion "therapy", on the contrary these practices are known to lead to depression, substance abuse, and even suicide attempts. All health services provided in the state of Virginia should be evidence-based practices. That is the only way to protect people. It would be shameful for this state to allow one more person to be harmed by these dangerous and psychologically abusive practices.