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Melissa Moschella, a professor specializing in biomedical ethics and parental rights at the University of Notre Dame, told CNA that these bans effectively put a gag on therapists and instead mandate “really bad therapy.”

Kentucky conversion therapy ban will have ‘chilling effect’ on counseling, expert says

Sep 25, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

In the wake of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signing an executive order banning “conversion therapy,” some experts said the move... Read more

Michigan State Capitol Building in Lansing, Michigan.

Catholic counselors sue Michigan over therapy restrictions for trans-identifying kids

Jul 16, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The Michigan law, HB 4616, directs that mental health professionals “shall not engage in conversion therapy with a minor.” Read more

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Scottish government proposes ‘conversion practices’ ban

Jan 11, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The Scottish government this week released a document proposing the criminalization of “conversion practices.” Read more

Father Paul Sullins, PhD, is a senior research associate at the Ruth Institute and a retired professor of sociology at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Study used to justify ‘conversion therapy’ bans is faulty, Catholic researcher contends

Dec 19, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Father Paul Sullins says a widely-cited study purporting to show a link between “conversion therapy” and increased suicidal ideation is... Read more

U.S. Capitol viewed through the columns of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

Supreme Court won’t take case challenging conversion therapy bans

Dec 11, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision on Dec. 11 to refuse to take the case ensures that statewide laws that restrict... Read more

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Mexican lawmakers urged to oppose bill criminalizing ‘conversion therapy’

Dec 5, 2023

By Diego López Colín

The proposal calls for significant penalties, including prison sentences and fines, for those who offer or perform such therapy. Read more