Since the conversion therapy consultation is now out, we thought we'd go back to basics and explain what exactly conversion therapy is, who it impacts, and how you can help #BanConversionTherapy. 🧵⬇️
Conversion therapy is the harmful practice of attempting to change, "cure", or suppress someone’s sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Although the word "therapy" might suggest something positive/helpful, there's nothing good about trying to change someone's identity.
Conversion therapy continues to impact LGBTQIA+ people living across the world, including in the UK.
The National LGBT Survey found that 7% of respondents have been offered or undergone conversion therapy.
The National LGBT Survey found that 7% of respondents have been offered or undergone conversion therapy.
There is significant evidence that conversion therapy can be fatal, and survivors carry the resulting trauma throughout their lives.
A 2018 study found that LGBTQ+ youth who had undergone conversion therapy were more than twice as likely to report multiple attempts of suicide.
A 2018 study found that LGBTQ+ youth who had undergone conversion therapy were more than twice as likely to report multiple attempts of suicide.
The UK Government has published its proposals & a 6-week consultation to #BanConversionTherapy in England & Wales.
Here's how you can help:
📲 RT to raise awareness
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📨 Sign up to receive our guidance banconversiontherapy.com
Here's how you can help:
📲 RT to raise awareness
💸 Donate to support our work donorbox.org/support-stonew…
📨 Sign up to receive our guidance banconversiontherapy.com
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