Conversion therapy has been proven in scientific studies to be harmful and, in fact, deadly to LGBTQ+ persons. It intensifies shame and depression and often leads to suicide. Studies have also proven that it is not "successful" as being gay is not a learned behavior and cannot be "fixed." For further information, I think it would be helpful to read the book "Torn" by Justin Lee.

Please ban the use of conversion therapy in Virginia for the above reasons.