Kentucky Governor Takes Step to Ban 'Conversion Therapy' for Children

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : "This order, like previous failed legislative efforts, is designed to promote false LGBTQ ideologies and muzzle Christian counselors, therapists and pastors from helping children struggling with sexual orientation or gender identity confusion," David Walls, the executive director of the Family Foundation, said in a statement.
51% : "The therapy does not include any practice, treatment, or intervention that "facilitates an individual's coping, social support, and identity exploration and development," provided they do not seek to change a child's sexual orientation or gender identity, according to the order.
50% : "Beshear's order also encourages certification and licensing boards outside the government to explore banning the therapy, which is defined as "any practice, treatment, or intervention that seeks or purports to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, including efforts to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender.

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