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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8/3/19  8:22 pm
Commenter: Joanna Melton

Respect Parental Rights
 

Please do NOT ban children and their families from seeking the help of their choosing from counselors and therapists.  Under Virginia Law parents have the right to make decisions to the upbringing, education, and care of their children.  This ban denies parents their right and children their right to receive the type of counseling desired, including help against same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria.  This ban also puts social workers, counselors, and therapists at risk of losing their jobs or licenses, if they help children resist same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria.

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