Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................2
Accepting and affirming............................................................................................................... 2
What are conversion practices?.................................................................................................... 2
Harmed caused by conversion practices....................................................................................... 2
Examples of conversion practices................................................................................................. 3
What conversion practices are not................................................................................................ 3
Conversion practices in religious communities.............................................................................. 3
Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022.....................................................4
Conversion practices and human rights...........................................................................4
What about freedom to religion?................................................................................................... 4
Takatāpui and a Tiriti-led inclusive society......................................................................5
What is conversion ideology?.........................................................................................5
Reconciliation of religion and LGBTQIA+ identities is possible and common........................6
Religion as part of wellbeing......................................................................................................... 6
How to welcome and protect people................................................................................6
Steps to welcome LGBTQIA+ people in your community............................................................... 6
Disclosures of conversion practices.............................................................................................. 6
Pastoral care for survivors............................................................................................................ 7
Professional mental health support.............................................................................................. 7
Glossary.......................................................................................................................8
Resources....................................................................................................................9
References................................................................................................................. 10
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Conversion Practices Guidance for people working in religious communities