Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors

Today the state of Washington joined the 9 other states in the United States that have laws against gay conversion therapy. California banned the practice in 2012 and the law prohibits state-licensed mental health counselors from offering therapy to change sexual orientation in minors. The practice is detrimental to the mental health of individuals as it tortures young people in the attempt to change their sexuality in order to conform to heteronormative values. Let's hope for a future where the remaining 40 states create legislation that bans this destructive practice!