I fully support a ban on conversion therapy in the state of Virginia. I see it as a moral imperative and necessary for the protection of the LGBTQ+ community. In this country and indeed in the state of Virginia, parents have many rights and protections in terms of raising their children how they see fit. However, no parent should have the right to subject their child to psychologically abusive practices that are known to have harmful outcomes. Our state government needs to protect LGBTQ+ youth and ensure that no one, including adults, is taken advantage of.