The California Supreme Court rejected the action of anti-LGBT groups that asked to restore the constitutionality of the law that since 2012 prohibits therapy to try to change the sexuality of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and the gender identity of trans people.
According to a note on the Advocate magazine's website this Monday (30), the State continues to prohibit licensed counselors or therapists from attempting conversion, as the practice is condemned by all medical health organizations in the country, including the American Psychological Association.
Despite the two lawsuits filed by the organizations anti-LGBT Liberty Counsel and National Association for Research and Treatment of Homosexuality, the Supreme Court took into account the speech of health experts, who say that the so-called therapy to change sexuality is ineffective and harmful, and that it is responsible for causing deep depression and an increased risk of suicide.
"We are proud to live in a state that protects young people from the harm caused by these terrible practices," he said. Rick Zbur, executive director of Equality California, a nonprofit organization that advocates civil rights for LGBT people in California.
