Public Policy Responses
Our Public Policy Committee works with counselors, state branches, other divisions, and the American Counseling Association to provide responses to Human Rights violations and make members aware what actions they can take to help.
Recent Statements:
SAIGE Position on Conversion Therapy as a Harmful Practice
National Statement Say No To Anti-Woke
Supreme Court Discrimination Statement
SAIGE Position Statement on Gender-Affirming Healthcare Bans
SAIGE Position Statement on Anti-Transgender Sports Bans and Laws
Statement on Parental Rights Bills + Laws
2023 Statement on Anti- LGBTGEQIAP+ Legislation
Recent Activities
Gene was recently on The Voice of Counseling podcast with Brian Banks, ACA's Chief Government Affairs & Public Policy Officer, for an episode called Dismantling Hate Against the Transgender Community - the Power of Advocacy – United for Transgender Rights Part 1. Part 2 with Dr. Chaney and Jay Kaplan is also excellent. There are links below if you would like to give it a listen.
https://acapodcast.libsyn.com/dismantling-hate-against-the-transgender-community-the-power-of-advocacy-united-for-transgender-rights
https://acapodcast.libsyn.com/dismantling-hate-against-the-transgender-community-the-power-of-advocacy-united-for-transgender-rights-0
Members of the Public Policy Committee
2023-2024
SAIGE Public Policy Committee Chairperson, Gene Dockery.
Members: Leo Khan-Synder, Brandon Tomlinson, Lyds Sherman, Tara Hill.
Examples of Recent Statements & Testimonies:
Conversion Therapy Testimony of Gerard Lawson, President of the American Counseling Association
Copy of OCA + SAIGEO HB 151 Testimony
Copy of OCA HB 454 Testimony 2.0
Resources for Addressing Anti-LGBTGEQIAP+ Legislation:
Addressing Anti-LGBTGEQIAP+ Legislation Practical Applications for Legislative Advocacy
Contact the Public Policy Committee
If you would like to request a formal response from SAIGE on a human rights issue or event, or be involved in the committee, please contact us!