Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Social Work
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work [18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action Unprofessional conduct/practice of conversion therapy
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 8/7/2019
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7/26/19  2:08 pm
Commenter: Irene Maria DiSanto

Do not ban requested therapy
 
  • Some young people may have attractions they desire to change or moderate. Others may simply desire guidance from a counselor to live a chaste life. In either instance, there should be options for families to make informed decisions. 
  • Under Virginia law, parents have the fundamental right to make decisions regarding the upbringing, education and care of their children. 
CommentID: 74369