Action | Unprofessional conduct - conversion therapy |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 8/7/2019 |
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“Conversion Therapy” is child abuse. Telling a child they are wrong and unnatural, convincing them to try to change something they cannot possibly change, does unspeakable damage. No credible mental health experts support conversion therapy, in fact they agree it’s harmful. This is no more a matter of “religious liberty” than allowing a parent to beat their child bloody. It is no more a matter of “free speech” than allowing a parent to verbally and emotionally abuse their child which is precisely what conversion therapy is. Do not allow this barbaric practice in Virginia!