The American Psychological Association updated and strengthened its policy opposing efforts to change a person’s gender identity and sexual orientation.
Arizona Senate Committee Votes against Pro-Conversion Therapy Bill
Born Perfect praises Arizona state senators for rejecting pro-conversion therapy legislation.
Amicus Brief Defends LGBTQ Youth from Abusive Therapists
A panel of the federal Eleventh Circuit wrongly ruled that the First Amendment prevents governments from protecting youth from abusive and deceitful conversion therapists. Born Perfect filed an amicus brief asking the full court to reverse the panel’s ruling.
Louisville, Kentucky, Leaders Vote to Ban Harmful Conversion Therapy
Louisville Metro Council voted 24 to 1 to approve an ordinance banning conversion therapy.
Australia’s Capital City Bans Conversion Therapy
The Australian Capital Territory’s Legislative Assembly voted Aug. 27 to ban conversion therapy.
Mayor Asks Ottawa City Council to Denounce Conversion Therapy
Ottawa, Ontario, Mayor Jim Watson has asked the city council to denounce conversion therapy and demand federal reintroduction of a bill banning the practice nationwide.