We’re fighting to protect our youth
Far too many young Hoosiers who are LGBTQ and are afraid to publicly live their truth, and that’s because there’s still a risk that coming out could mean a trip to a government-certified therapist who may try to change who they were born to be.
“Conversion therapy” has been debunked by every reputable medical association, and it’s no longer legal in more than 20 states across the nation. This includes Utah, a deeply conservative and religious state.
As of 2018, about 700,000 LGBTQ Americans have experienced some form of “conversion therapy” -- and the consequences of this practice are severe. LGBTQ Americans are eight times more likely to report having attempted suicide and are nearly six times more likely to report high levels of depression after surviving “conversion therapy”.
The Indiana General Assembly could block these bills, essentially leaving our youth vulnerable! That’s why we need a WAVE of grassroots support to force the General Assembly to end the practice. And, we can’t do it without your help.
Join us. Sign this petition, then answer a few short follow up questions, if you think the Indiana General Assembly should protect our LGBTQ+ youth from conversion therapy by licensed practitioners.
OUR ALLIES:
Take it a step further and contact your legislators. Text RESIST to 50409 and tell the Indiana General Assembly to end the practice.
Simply follow the directions as they respond to you:- Reply STATE when prompted.
- Give your first, then your last name when prompted.
- Give your address.
- When asked who to contact say BOTH: Governor and Legislature.
- Insert the following message (feel free to add more personal language or testimonial):
"I want to express my support for HB1213 and SB32. All Hoosier children deserve to be protected, especially LGBTQ+ youth who are most at risk of being subjected to the immoral, ineffective, and damaging practice of 'conversion therapy'. I hope you will support this legislation to protect our kids."
- Send DONE after you have sent your message.
- When asked about a subject line, insert Ban 'Conversion Therapy'
- Be sure to have your email open for a verification code. (Note: it might go to spam/junk depending on your email security)
Note: Resist.Bot will send your composed letter to your elected officials after you provide your information (Name, address, email, etc.)
OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS PROPOSING 'CONVERSION THERAPY' BAN
“Putting a stop to this harmful and detrimental practice can save the lives of countless LGBTQ Hoosiers. Our state has the chance to end this harmful and detrimental practice this year. A person’s sexual orientation or gender identity is not a disease that needs cured. In fact, every major medical and mental health organization in our country has condemned the use of ‘conversion therapy’,” Ford said in a statement. “There is no financial risk to our state government for approving this legislation, so why not do this?”
- STATE SENATOR J.D. FORD
"We cannot expect our students to feel comfortable in learning about or accepting their sexuality in a state that allows this discredited, harmful practice to continue," Rep. Errington said in a statement Tuesday. "I know Hoosiers in my district who have personally experienced conversion therapy and are seriously concerned about its use on young people today. I believe banning conversion therapy in Indiana is an essential step in protecting and supporting all Hoosiers."
- REP. SUE ERRINGTON
MEDIA REPORTING
CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS
Take it a step further and contact your legislators. Text RESIST to 50409 and tell the Indiana General Assembly to end the practice.
Simply follow the directions as they respond to you:- Reply STATE when prompted.
- Give your first, then your last name when prompted.
- Give your address.
- When asked who to contact say BOTH: Governor and Legislature.
- Insert the following message (feel free to add more personal language or testimonial):
"I want to express my support for HB1213 and SB32. All Hoosier children deserve to be protected, especially LGBTQ+ youth who are most at risk of being subjected to the immoral, ineffective, and damaging practice of 'conversion therapy'. I hope you will support this legislation to protect our kids."
- Send DONE after you have sent your message.
- When asked about a subject line, insert Ban 'Conversion Therapy'
- Be sure to have your email open for a verification code. (Note: it might go to spam/junk depending on your email security)
Note: Resist.Bot will send your composed letter to your elected officials after you provide your information (Name, address, email, etc.)