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Legislative and Professional Opposition to Conversion Therapy
Based on research demonstrating that conversion therapy is ineffective and potentially harmful, there has been a significant response from both legal and professional bodies. Across the United States, legislative actions have been initiated to outlaw the practice, while numerous professional organizations have formally condemned it through official statements.
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