Conversion Therapy* Survivors - Jordan's Story

The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia

Join us in rich and informative conversations with survivors of conversion therapy* who courageously share their voices and stories with host Shila LeBlanc. Learn more about the harms and impacts of conversion therapy* with many stories originating right here in Nova Scotia.

Jordan’s Story

This episode examines the work of survivor advocacy efforts to bring healing to those impacted by the harms of conversion therapy*. Jordan, who himself is a survivor of conversion therapy*, works at the Community-Based Research Center as the SOGIECE/CP* Prevention & Survivor Support Coordinator for the Community-Based Research Centre. He shares with us the challenges and potentials ahead when it comes to addressing this harm, and supporting those impacted to move forward in good ways.

(to learn more about language and acronyms used in this episode, consider reading A Note About Language found on page 4 of our guide here).

LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS-pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talks about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.

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