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Wolf signs executive order to discourage conversion therapy

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Gov. Tom Wolf signed an executive order to discourage conversion therapy in Pennsylvania.

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Triblive
Wolf signs executive order discouraging LGBTQ conversion therapy (opens Triblive)
Published Aug 15, 2022
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Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday used his pen to strip funding towards a controversial practice that is typically used on LGBTQ youth. Wolf signed an executive order directing state agencies to discourage the use of conversion therapy.
CBS News
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf signs executive order protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from conversion therapy (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 15, 2022
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The governor said the practice is traumatic and has been rejected by the medical communities.
CBS News
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signs executive order to protect LGBTQIA+ community from conversion therapy (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 15, 2022
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The order directs commonwealth agencies to "do everything in their power to discourage conversion therapy."
CBS News
Wolf signs executive order to discourage conversion therapy (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 15, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Gov. Tom Wolf signed an executive order to discourage conversion therapy in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Wolf issues executive order discouraging conversion therapy, urges legislative action - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (opens Pennsylvania Capital-Star)
Published Aug 15, 2022
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The executive order does not implement an outright ban but directs state offices to promote evidence-based practices for LGBTQ communities.
NBC News
Pennsylvania governor signs executive order banning conversion therapy (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 15, 2022
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Gov. Tom Wolf called the practice of trying to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity "junk science."
Hiawatha World Online
Wolf signs Executive Order to challenge LGBTQ conversion therapy (opens Hiawatha World Online)
Published Aug 16, 2022
Hiawatha World Online's feed description
Governor Tom Wolf has signed an Executive Order that affords protections from conversion therapy in the state of Pennsylvania.
Governing
Pennsylvania Protects LGBTQ Residents from Conversion Therapy (opens Governing)
Published Aug 16, 2022
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Gov. Tom Wolf signed an executive order on Tuesday, Aug. 16, that mandates state agencies to discourage the practice, prohibits funding and requires public reporting of professionals who have utilized conversion therapy.
WNEP
Gov. Wolf signs executive order protecting LGBTQ people from conversion therapy (opens WNEP)
Published Aug 16, 2022
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The order directs Commonwealth agencies to take steps to discourage conversion therapy, something the governor says leads to negative mental health outcomes.
FOX 43 York
Gov. Wolf signs executive order protecting LGBTQ members from conversion therapy (opens FOX 43 York)
Published Aug 16, 2022
FOX 43 York's feed description
The order directs commonwealth agencies to take steps to discourage conversion therapy, something the governor says leads to negative mental health outcomes.