Understanding experiences of conversion 'therapy' among Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrant, newcomer, and refugee 2SLGBTQIA+ people : a qualitative project / prepared for the Department...: J4-156/2024E-PDF

"Although many participants knew of Bill C-4, most did not have a strong understanding of Bill C-4. Many participants also pointed out the need to rethink the term, conversion ‘therapy,’ and to recognize broad ranges of conversion practices, including explicit and implicit ones, which are both harmful. Participants identified various forms of conversion ‘therapy’ and/or sexual orientation and gender identity and expression change efforts (SOGIECE) experiences across different settings such as medical, religious, educational, and familial contexts, with participants frequently experiencing conversion ‘therapy’ in multiple settings. All forms of conversion ‘therapy’ within different settings had devastating effects on many areas of participants’ lives, including negative mental and physical health impacts, ongoing denial of 2SLGBTQIA+ identity, loss of life opportunities, loss of important connections and relationships, and isolation"--page 4.

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Department/Agency Canada. Department of Justice, issuing body.
Title Understanding experiences of conversion 'therapy' among Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrant, newcomer, and refugee 2SLGBTQIA+ people : a qualitative project / prepared for the Department of Justice Canada by the Community-Based Research Centre.
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Cover title.
Issued also in French under title: Comprendre les expériences de « thérapie de conversion » chez les personnes autochtones, noires, de couleur, immigrantes, nouvellement arrivées et réfugiées 2ELGBTQQIA+ : une étude qualitative.
Includes bibliographical references.
Publishing information Ottawa, ON : Department of Justice Canada = Ministère de la Justice Canada, April 2024.
©2024
Description 1 online resource (34 pages)
ISBN 9780660710464
Catalogue number
  • J4-156/2024E-PDF
Subject terms Conversion therapy -- Canada -- Public opinion.
Public opinion -- Canada.
Sexual minorities -- Canada -- Attitudes.
Minorities -- Canada -- Attitudes.
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