Pennsylvania's Democratic Governor, Josh Shapiro, has partnered with The Trevor Project, a major transgender lobbying group, to challenge counselors who do not promote progressive medical transition methods for children with gender dysphoria. The collaboration aimed to identify licensed counselors, many from Christian groups, who did not support 'gender affirming care' for gender-distressed children, which was deemed as 'conversion therapy.'
Recent policy changes in Pennsylvania, effective June 8, classify attempts to help children accept their biological sex instead of endorsing a transgender identity as conversion therapy. Licensed professionals who do not support a child's desired transgender identity could face penalties, including revocation or suspension of licenses.
