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Conversion therapies, also known as conversion practices, are efforts to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. These practices are not just harmful, they do the opposite of what they claim.

Map of 22 U.S. states and 114 localities with bans on conversion therapy still in effect.
Supporting a Democratic & Human Rights-Centered Israel Promotes • Fair treatment of all religious groups • Equal rights for Jews & Palestinians • Peaceful coexistence Opposes • Civilian harm • Discriminatory laws in the West Bank • Excessive force against protesters Supports • Human rights organizations • International law • Criticism of military occupation Supporting a democratic Israel includes defending equal rights and human rights for all people... and opposing abuses of power. This is not antisemitic.
A bright, upbeat rally scene shows two young women standing close together and smiling at the camera. The woman on the left appears Jewish. She has short dark hair, a small blue head covering, a denim jacket, and a black shirt with a rainbow heart on it. The woman on the right appears Muslim. She is wearing a light beige hijab, a denim jacket, and a light purple shirt. Her arm is around the other woman’s shoulder, and they look relaxed and happy together. Each is holding a rainbow-striped protest sign. One sign says “UNITED AGAINST HATE” and the other says “LOVE IS LOVE.” Behind them is a crowd of people at what looks like an LGBTQ pride or solidarity march. In the background are more signs, including one that says “NO MORE HOMOPHOBIA” and another that says “INTERFAITH PRIDE” with Jewish and Muslim symbols. A large rainbow flag is also visible. Overall, the image feels warm, hopeful, and focused on solidarity against hate.
Save The Dates Conversion Therapy Dropout Book Tour Join Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez and Special Guests to Celebrate the Release of "Conversion Therapy Dropout" NYC May 5 Release Event NYC | May 7 Talks @ Google Chicago | May 8 City Lit Books Austin | May 14 Bookpeople Dallas | May 15 Interabang Books San Francisco | May 31 Fabulosa Books Los Angeles | June 2 Book Soup Denver | June 5 Tattered Cover Nashville | June 6 Parnassus Books Atlanta | June 20 Charis Books Special Guest Reveals, RSVPs, and More Cities Coming Soon!
THE FUTURE OF CONVERSION THERAPY BANS IN THE US A discussion with JACK DRESCHER Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst and Expert Media Spokesperson on Issues Related to Gender and Sexuality MATHEW SHURKA Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of Born Perfect ERIC ABRAMS Legal Associate and Lead Author of an Amicus Brief filed along with Advocates for Trans Equality in Chiles v. Salazar CRAIG KONNOTH Professor of Law at the University of Virginia with a Focus in Health Law and LGBT Rights Moderated by ERIN MAYO-ADAM Director of the LGBTQ Policy Center at Roosevelt House Wednesday, February 4, 2026 6 pm-7:30 pm Reception to follow Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College 47-49 E. 65th Street CLICK HERE TO REGISTER bit.ly/hunter-2-4
ACA x SAIGE Update The American Counseling Association has approved a new Task Force on Conversion Therapy & Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (CT-SOCE), co-chaired by Michael Chaney, PhD, and Michael Brubaker, PhD. This work focuses on reviewing research and ethics, examining implications for counselor education and training, and developing evidence-based recommendations for practice, policy, and advocacy. We're proud to highlight this collaboration with SAIGE and continued efforts toward affirming, ethical, and inclusive counseling practices.
WITH GENOCIDAL INTENTIONS: CONVERSION PRACTICES IN NORTH AMERICA Lucas Wilson Wilson will present a broadened definition of conversion practices before discussing the prevalence of conversion practices in North America, which have, by definition, had genocidal intentions that seek the eradication of LGBTQ+ communities. Panel discussion on conversion therapy in Canada with Lucas Wilson, Michael Kwag, Peter Graham, and Dean Rasmussen to follow presentation. Thursday, January 22 5:00-6:30 p.m. Roundhouse, Allard Hall MacEwan University Or Online All are welcome to attend. Complimentary tickets available ShowPass.com/QueerHorizons-Wilson Closed captioning online.
A chart comparing the conversion therapy proponents of 20-30 years ago: Stephen Black, Anne Paulk Edward, Christopher Doyle, Andrew Comiskey, and Australia's James Parker
A graphic depiction of a two-dimensional compass correlating opinion on sexual orientation with respectful or uncivil communication of those opinions. Source: https://bridges-across.org/ba/divide.htm
A caricature of a U.S. map depicting states pink triangles or skull-and-crossbone symbols on the individual states, depending on whether those states are tolerant or hostile to LGBTQ equality.
Poster art for the documentary film Cured: a film by Bennett Singer and Patrick Sammon. cureddocumentary.com
A Venn diagram intersecting faith-based restoration ministries, ex-gay or conversion therapy groups, cults, moral panic campaigns, abusive juvenile justice systems, and the troubled teen industry, as interrelated facets of a system that controls, brainwashes, and abuses youths.
Text by Moegsien Hendricks with a photograph of Muhsin Hendricks. The text reads: Cousin Muhsin, brother from another mother, best friend, often slept over during school holidays. We talked until the early hours of the morning. Mostly told each other dry Hendricks jokes. It was in one of those long conversations that he told me he was attracted to men. He shared that he fasted every Tuesday and Thursday for over a year. He regularly got up early to make special prayers to ask God to "cure" him. He felt guilty and was hoping the Almighty would answer his prayers. He was also hoping that by getting married he would feel different. Muhsin found peace when he made peace with himself. That prompted him to start an organisation to support others going through what he went through. He counselled many young people who were contemplating taking their own life because they were excommunicated by their family, and felt shame and guilt. Muhsin gave them a home, love and hope. "With life as short as a half-taken breath, don’t plant anything but love” - Jalal ad-din Rumi. Travel well Muhsin Hendricks, Warrior of Love 🙏🏼❤️
Screenshot of retracted study. RETRACTED: Efficacy and risk of sexual orientation change efforts: a retrospective analysis of 125 exposed men [version 1; peer review: not peer reviewed] F1000 Editorial Office F1000, London, UK First published: 04 Feb 2025, 14:151 https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.161433.1 Latest published: 04 Feb 2025, 14:151 https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.161433.1 v1 Retraction Notice (4th February 2025): The article by Sullins DP, Rosik CH and Santero P: ‘Efficacy and risk of sexual orientation change efforts: a retrospective analysis of 125 exposed men' ( https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.51209.2) has been retracted from F1000Research by the F1000 Editorial Team. A previous version of this article published on F1000Research has also been retracted (https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.51209.1). After publication, concerns were raised to the F1000 Editorial Team regarding the data underlying this research. In accordance with F1000 policies, the F1000 Editorial Team investigated these concerns and conducted two independent external reviews. The reviews concluded that the methodology, and subsequent statistical analysis, employed by the study cannot support the conclusions around efficacy and effectiveness. Considering this, the F1000 Editorial Team has been unable to confirm the integrity of the study design and the article’s conclusions. Therefore, the F1000 Editorial Team no longer has confidence in the reported conclusions and has decided to retract the article. The authors listed in the publication have been informed. The authors do not agree with the retraction. We have been informed in our decision-making by our editorial policies and the COPE guidelines.
Translation from Spanish: COMUNICADO DEL ARZOBISPADO DE TOLEDO Ante las recientes informaciones aparecidas en algunos medios de comunicación, respecto de una supuesta investigación de la Fiscalía al Arzobispado de Toledo, este Arzobispado manifiesta: 1. Que en este Arzobispado no se ha recibido denuncia o queja alguna de ningún particular o asociación al respecto de la actividad de la asociación internacional "Courage" en el territorio de nuestra archidiócesis. 2. Que, frente a las afirmaciones publicadas, esta asociación declara en sus documentos fundacionales no practicar terapia de conversión alguna ni pedir a sus miembros ningún cambio de orientación sexual. Más bien, su actividad se desarrolla en clave de fortalecimiento espiritual y en la formación de grupos de amistad en los que las personas que participan libremente, siempre mayores de edad, comparten inquietudes semejantes y se ayudan a vivir cristianamente. 3. Que, como recientemente ha indicado Mons. Luis Argüello, presidente de la Conferencia Episcopal Española, la expresión «terapias de conversión» es imprecisa, amplia y no científica, que la Iglesia católica no apoya y que no se encuentra dentro del ámbito de su acción pastoral. Este Arzobispado comparte totalmente este criterio y declara que nunca ha realizado ni piensa realizar dichas «terapias». 4. Que las supuestas acusaciones de delitos de odio, discriminación o asociación ilícita recogidas en algunos medios resultan especialmente contradictorias. La Iglesia, siguiendo las enseñanzas y ejemplo de Jesucristo, busca continuamente acabar con toda discriminación injusta, haciendo objeto de su amor preferencial a todos los que la sufren (cf. Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, n. 2358). El Arzobispado de Toledo espera que estas aclaraciones contribuyan a poner luz en esta situación.
A group photo of attendees of the Ex-Gay Survivor Conference in 2007, co-hosted by Beyond Ex-Gay and Soulforce.
Polish-language poster for campaign against conversion therapy. A dark-skinned young man is positioned in front of a white background with the poster text.