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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8/2/19  9:07 am
Commenter: Jeffrey Beatman

No Conversion Therapy!!
 

It is extremely important that your board NOT allow conversion therapy as an option for LGBTQ youth or adults.  Not only is conversion therapy ineffective, it's dangerous increasing depression, possible suicide and self-loathing.

No conversion therapy!

CommentID: 74821