Ban Conversion Therapy in PA

The Issue

Conversion therapy, or "ex-gay" or "reparative" therapy is a discredited technique used by some mental health practitioners in an attempt to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Although talk therapy is frequently used, some practitioners still use outdated and harmful methods such as electroshock therapy. People who have undergone conversion therapy report high rates of depression, anxiety, and even suicidal attempts. Numerous organizations including the American Medical Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the National Association of Social Workers, and the National Education Association have condemned its use particularly on minors. We seek a statewide prohibition on conversion therapy on minors as practiced by mental health professionals.

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Pennsylvania Equality ProjectPetition StarterI am the Founder and President of the Pennsylvania Equality Project, a 501(c)(3) public charity organization. We advocate for a Pennsylvania in which people are free from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.

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The Issue

Conversion therapy, or "ex-gay" or "reparative" therapy is a discredited technique used by some mental health practitioners in an attempt to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Although talk therapy is frequently used, some practitioners still use outdated and harmful methods such as electroshock therapy. People who have undergone conversion therapy report high rates of depression, anxiety, and even suicidal attempts. Numerous organizations including the American Medical Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the National Association of Social Workers, and the National Education Association have condemned its use particularly on minors. We seek a statewide prohibition on conversion therapy on minors as practiced by mental health professionals.

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Pennsylvania Equality ProjectPetition StarterI am the Founder and President of the Pennsylvania Equality Project, a 501(c)(3) public charity organization. We advocate for a Pennsylvania in which people are free from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.

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Petition created on March 5, 2019