I spent over a decade investigating and reporting on conversion therapy; put myself through it to expose the practice + got the first therapist struck off for it. (That took 3 yrs). I know what needs to be done + am happy to offer insights to any MP or @GEOgovuk wanting to end it
Then, Anthony Venn-Brown who was subject to exorcisms to rid him of the “demon” of homosexuality. He was one of the first people sent to a residential gay “cure” camp. He’s just been awarded the the Order of Australia medal for his work combatting “cures”. https://www.buzzfeed.com/patrickstrudwick/this-is-what-its-like-to-have-exorcisms-performed-on-you">https://www.buzzfeed.com/patrickst...
All of which is to say: this abuse has to end. It’s complicated but so are all types of abuse. The government must act. It destroys lives. It kills people. Many of us have the knowledge and expertise to help deliver justice to end this practice. We want to help.

We’re waiting.
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