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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8/7/19  11:56 am
Commenter: Thomas Pell

Respect Individual choice
 

Please respect the rights of families to assist their children in finding the counseling that works best for them.  Minors shouldn't have to feel that an unwanted sexual orientation defines them, or that the only acceptable way to treat gender dysphoria is to transition.  There are many young people who regret transitioning, or no longer identify as LGBT when they did so as teenagers.  This is a personal decision that the government should not be involved in.

 

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