Ending Conversion Therapy
Last updated March 10, 2022
5 Facts About Conversion Therapy We Know For Sure | Article from The Good Men Project that debunks false claims about the effectiveness of conversion therapy.
Are you a victim of ‘conversion therapy’? This is what you can do | A guide on what you can do within the United States.
Conversion “Therapy” Laws | An up-to-date map of which states and localities have banned or offer some protections for minors from conversion therapy.
Conversion Therapy | A listicle introduction by GLAAD on what conversion therapy is and the dangers of it, including statistics.
Gay Conversion Therapy’s Disturbing 19th-Century Origins | A brief history of conversion therapy.
HRC Policy and Position Statements on Conversion Therapy | A list from the Human Rights Campaign of medical and psychological associations and their stances on conversion therapy.
HRC State Scorecards | A state-by-state report that provides a review of statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ people and their families, including conversion therapy bans.
NCLR #BornPerfect | Campaign from the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) to end conversion therapy by raising awareness and passing legislation to protect LGBTQ youth.
Living Through Gay Conversion Therapy | A short (~33 minutes) documentary from VICE that takes a look at different movements within conversion therapy: Journey Into Manhood and their weekend retreat, designed to help participants “fight” their same-sex desires; Dr. Joseph Nicolosi, founder of conversion therapy; and the annual Gay Christian Network Conference.
Just As They Are by HRC and NCLR | A PDF to help parents recognize when and how conversion therapy is promoted. Provides information about the dangers of the practice and offers guidance to parents regarding practices that promote their child’s health and well-being.
So-Called “Conversion Therapy” and LGBTQ Youth Mental Health | A brief, introductory overview from the Trevor Project that describes conversion therapy and addresses common questions about it.