Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................2
What are conversion practices?......................................................................................2
Conversion ideology............................................................................................................... 2
The harm caused by conversion practices............................................................................... 2
The Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022...............................................3
Human Rights and Te Tiriti implications..........................................................................4
Conversion Practices in Aotearoa...................................................................................5
Rangatahi experiences of conversion practices........................................................................ 5
Conversion practices in youth work settings............................................................................ 5
Conversion practices in education settings.............................................................................. 6
Religious schools’ responsibilities to provide safe and inclusive environments...................... 6
Supporting young people experiencing conversion practices............................................7
Talking with young people....................................................................................................... 7
Steps at disclosure............................................................................................................. 7
Steps after disclosure......................................................................................................... 7
Talking with families............................................................................................................... 7
The Commission is available to help........................................................................................ 8
Civil Pathway...................................................................................................................... 8
Criminal Pathway................................................................................................................ 8
Next steps for organisations and institutes.............................................................................. 8
Environment....................................................................................................................... 8
Capability........................................................................................................................... 8
Organisation....................................................................................................................... 8
Conclusion...................................................................................................................9
Glossary..................................................................................................................... 10
Resources................................................................................................................... 11
References................................................................................................................. 12
Endnotes.................................................................................................................... 13
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Conversion Practices Guidance for those working with rangatahi and their whānau