Chiles v. Salazar · ¶17
The term “conversion therapy” may evoke physical techniques such as “ `electric shoc[k]' ” therapy aimed at changing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. Id., at 4. But Colorado's ban on conversion therapy reaches further, forbidding “any practice or treatment . . . that attempts . . . to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.” § 12–245–202(3.5)(a) (emphasis added). The law forbids as well any “effor[t ] to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attraction or feelings toward individuals of the same sex.” Ibid. At the same time, the law explicitly allows counselors to engage in “practices” that provide “[a]cceptance, support, and understanding for the facilitation of an individual's . . . identity exploration and development.” § 12–245–202(3.5)(b)(I). Likewise, the law allows counselors to provide…Read in context ›
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