What is the role of government agencies in promoting LGBTQ+ equality and well-being?

Sep 20, 2024 ... Conversion therapy - sometimes called "reparative therapy" or "gay cure therapy" - tries to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. Oct 10, 2023 ... It is specifically concerned with ending the practice of so-called conversion therapy, also known as reparative or reorientation therapy, or by ... Apr 1, 2022 ... 'Conversion therapy' claims to change a person's sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. This paper reviews the history of conversion therapy practices as well as clinical, ethical and research issues they raise. Aug 1, 2021 ... This article responds to the widespread uncertainty in UK and international human rights law over the legality of 'conversion therapy'. The report explores the vast field of techniques used for the purpose of attempting to alter lesbians, gays and bisexuals' sexual orientation. What is conversion 'therapy'? Conversion 'therapy' aims to change, 'cure' or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. These practices can ... Nov 11, 2018 ... A youth pastor suggested a controversial treatment, known as reparative (or conversion) therapy. It was called "Healing from Homosexuality." The National Association of Social Workers issued a positional statement in May of 2015 that “condemns the use of SOCE or so-called reparative therapy by any ... Jan 12, 2023 ... Wisconsin Republicans voted Thursday to again allow therapists, social workers and counselors to try to change LGBTQ clients' gender identities and sexual ...