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“The ‘typical’ survivor of conversion practices in 2020...is an LGBTQI adult that has either grown up in, or joined, a faith community that has regularly communicated conversion ideology. Either through a direct request for help or via a referral, a religious or pastoral leader meets with the recipient over a period of time for prayer or ‘pastoral care’ in order to change or suppress their LGBTQA+ identity. This practitioner may claim to be ‘ex-gay’ or ‘ex-trans’ themselves. Conversations often explore childhood trauma, abuse or developmental issues to determine a ‘cause’ for their sexual orientation or gender identity. This is all fuelled by seductive messages in books, online materials and the occasional conference or gathering featuring ‘success stories’ of people who claim to have become straight or cis-gendered.

Legislation must be designed with this survivor in mind – not hyperreal historical caricatures, like those recently seen in movies and TV shows.”

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