Reparative Therapy

Tuesday, July 24 2007
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When Jeff Williamson of Denver came out to his parents a year ago they sent him to see a Christian counselor whom they had been referred to through Focus On The Family. Jeff, who knew there's nothing wrong with being gay, researched the ex-gay movement and pro-gay theology before his appointment, during which he determined that would be his last session. Jeff's story is presented as a triumphant model for all too many youth who are sent, by their parents, against their will to ex-gay programs. Jeff would like to add that today, he has never had a better relationship with his parents and they have accepted his sexual orientation, and are extremely supportive of him.

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Capitol Hill Briefing - February 2009

Abuse of Youth in Residential Placements: A Call to Action
The growth of the troubled teen industry, including wilderness camps, therapeutic boarding schools, and boot camps, has given rise to allegations of inhumane treatment of youth, and exploitation of families who are desperately seeking help for their teenagers. This topic, previously the subject of two hearings (1, 2) in Congress and two special reports by the GAO (1, 2), was examined further on Feb. 19th 2009, at a meeting sponsored by the Alliance for the Safe, Therapeutic, and Appropriate Use of Residential Treatmenton (ASTART) and CAFETY on Capitol Hill.