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Thinking Straight (Pt 2): Undercover
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Aug 13, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Attempts at conversion therapy are taking place across the country: in village churches, Harley Street clinics and counsellors' treatment rooms. In this second episode of a seven-part series, reporter Emily Sargent goes undercover to explore the extremely secretive practice. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:Switchboard provides an information, support and referral service for anyone who needs to consider issues around their sexuality.Phone: 0300 330 0630 (10am-10pm).Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.Phone: 116 123Guests: - Suzi Ruffell, stand-up comedian; host, Out with Suzi Ruffell.- Dr Rohit Dasgupta, University of Glasgow.Host: Emily Sargent, journalist.Clips: Core Issues Trust, X-OUT-LOUD Europe, 10 Downing Street. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Aug 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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