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George Alan Rekers
Born (1948-07-11) July 11, 1948 (age 76)[1]
NationalityAmerican
EducationWestmont College
University of California, Los Angeles
Columbia International University
University of South Africa
Southern Wesleyan University[1]
Occupation(s)Christian Minister and Psychologist
TitleProfessor
Reverend
Websitehttp://www.professorgeorge.com

George Alan Rekers (born July 11, 1948) is an American Christian minister. He is emeritus professor of Neuropsychiatry & Behavioral Science at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He received his Ph.D. in human developmental psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, his Th.D. from the University of South Africa, and his MBA from Southern Wesleyan University.[2]

In 1983 Rekers was on the founding board of the Family Research Council, a non-profit Christian lobbying organization, along with James Dobson and Armand Nicholi Jr.[3] He is a former officer of the National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH),[4] an organization offering conversion therapy intended to change homosexuals into heterosexuals. Rekers has testified on the allegedly destructive and sinful nature of homosexuality in a number of court cases involving organizations and state agencies working with children.

In May 2010, the Miami New Times reported that Rekers had hired a man who offered male prostitution through a website called Rentboy.com as a "travel companion" to travel with him, carry his bags, and provide daily one-hour nude sexual massages during a ten-day trip to Europe.[5][6][7] In wake of the story, Rekers denied any inappropriate conduct, and stated that he had hired a defamation attorney to fight untrue claims made against him.[8][9] He also resigned from the Board of NARTH.[8][9]

Scholarly work

Rekers has published numerous journal articles on gender roles among children,[10] with articles on "cross-gender identified boys" and "child gender disturbances".[11][12][13] His work has been criticized by other scholars for reinforcing sex-role stereotypes and for reliance on dubious rationales for therapeutic intervention (e.g. parents' worries that their children might become homosexuals).[14][15]

Rekers refers in his academic work to "the positive therapeutic effects of religious conversion for curing transsexualism" and "the positive therapeutic effect of a church ministry to repentant homosexuals."[16] Judith Butler describes this work as "intensely polemical", giving "highly conservative political reasons for strengthening the diagnosis [of "gender identity disorder"] so that the structures that support normalcy can be strengthened."[17]

Rekers credits himself for developing a method of assessing gender behaviour in children's play in 1972;[18] this system is still utilised today, and Rekers is cited in this context by clinical experts in the field of child gender identity, such as Kenneth Zucker[19] (an international authority in the field of "gender identity disorder in children" and in adolescents[20]) and Domenico diCeglie in the UK,[21] who use a system of assessment based on the work of Richard Green, and Rekers' development of Green's work.

Views on the family

Rekers' views on family life were the focus of a major controversy in Florida in 2002 when then-governor Jeb Bush appointed Jerry Regier to the post of head of the Florida Department of Children and Families with responsibility for child welfare. Shortly after the announcement of Regier's appointment, it was disclosed that in 1989 the California-based Coalition on Revival had published a fundamentalist tract titled The Christian World View of the Family under the names of Regier and Rekers, which condemned working mothers as being in "bondage" and argued that the government should have no right to place children in protective custody except in cases of extreme abuse or neglect. The tract's authors also "affirm that Biblical spanking may cause temporary and superficial bruises or welts that do not constitute child abuse" and "deny that the Bible countenances any other definition of the family, such as the sharing of a household by homosexual partners, and that society's laws should be modified in any way to broaden the definition of family."[22] The tract was condemned by Democrats; Bush told the media that Regier "doesn't share those extreme views."[23] Regier survived the controversy and served as DCF head from 2002 to the end of Jeb Bush's term in 2007.[24]

Views on homosexuality

Rekers has attracted attention for his views on homosexuality, which have been promoted in a number of forums and court cases. His research, which was heavily subsidized by the National Institute of Mental Health, asserts that homosexuality is a "gender disturbance" that can be corrected through 18 to 22 months of weekly therapy during childhood and adolescence. Mark Pietrzyk of the gay group, the Log Cabin Republicans, has stated that Rekers' method utilizes aversion therapy – a practise opposed by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) – that punishes "nonconforming" behavior such as swaggering in girls or limp wrists in boys and rewards "conforming" behavior such as girls playing with dolls and boys playing basketball.[25] According to Rekers himself, he spends much of his time with boys whose peers regard them as "sissy" and "effeminate" with the goal of reversing those traits and "help[ing] these children to become better adapted to themselves and to their environment." The APA's opposition to his methods led to him resigning from the organization.[26]

Rekers has appeared in court in several cases as an expert witness testifying on matters concerning homosexuality. His testimony has been strongly criticized by a number of parties including trial judges; the American Civil Liberties Union has asserted that his personal beliefs regarding homosexuality interfere with his ability to give an unbiased professional opinion on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) topics, including gay adoption.[27]

Boy Scouts of America case, 1998

Rekers testified on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America in 1998 in defense of the group's policy on excluding homosexuals, arguing that it was justified as it "would legitimize the value of homosexual behavior in the eyes of many of the Boy Scouts ... There would be more homosexual conduct or behavior by the boys in such troops." He has acknowledged that his views are heavily influenced by religious concerns; as a member of the Southern Baptists, he believes that the city of Sodom was destroyed by God as a punishment for allowing homosexuality and that active homosexuals face "eternal separation from God", i.e. perpetuity in hell.[26]

Arkansas gay adoption case, 2004

Rekers was an expert witness in a 2004 case involving gay adoption in Arkansas, which had banned LGBT people from adopting in 1999. He argued that "it would be in the best interest of foster children to be placed in a heterosexual home" because the majority of people in the country disapproved of homosexual behaviour, putting further stress on children who were already likely to suffer from psychological disorders. According to Rekers, "That disapproval filters down to children [who] will express disapproval in more cruel, insensitive ways" toward a child being parented by a gay person. In cross-examination, Rekers acknowledged that he believed that homosexuality is sinful and that the Bible is the infallible word of God.[28] His testimony was rebutted by Dr. Michael Lamb, a psychiatrist, who stated that there was no scientific evidence for the assertion that homosexuals were worse parents than heterosexuals.[29]

The trial judge, Pulaski County Circuit Court judge Timothy Fox, ruled against the state of Arkansas in December 2004. He was strongly critical of Rekers' testimony, describing it as "extremely suspect", and said that Rekers "was there primarily to promote his own personal ideology." Rekers responded by denouncing the trial as "utterly corrupt."[30][31]

Following the case, Rekers billed the Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services a sum of $165,000 for his testimony, an amount that far exceeded what the state had anticipated. He later increased the bill to $200,000 with the addition of late fees and other charges for preparing paperwork. The unpaid bill led to two years of legal wrangling that was finally settled out of court with a $60,000 payment.[32]

Florida gay adoption case, 2008

In 2008, Rekers was an expert witness in In re: Gill, a case defending Florida's gay adoption ban. He presented testimony asserting that homosexuals are more likely to suffer from depression, substance abuse, and emotional problems.[33] Citing what he called God's moral laws, he asserted that individual homosexuals are "manipulated by leaders of the homosexual revolt" to the detriment of those suffering this "sexual perversion."[34] He also asserted that Native Americans would make unsuitable foster parents, asserting that they suffered from a high risk of alcohol abuse and psychiatric disorders.[35]

Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Cindy Lederman ruled against the state. In her decision, she said "Dr. Rekers’ testimony was far from a neutral and unbiased recitation of the relevant scientific evidence. Dr. Rekers’ beliefs are motivated by his strong ideological and theological convictions that are not consistent with the science. Based on his testimony and demeanor at trial, the court cannot consider his testimony to be credible nor worthy of forming the basis of public policy."[31] It later emerged that Rekers had been paid nearly $120,000 for his testimony on behalf of the state, which had been solicited specifically by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum. The attorney general wrote in 2007: "Our attorneys handling this case have searched long and hard for other expert witnesses with comparable expertise to Dr. Rekers and have been unable to identify any who would be available for this case." However, his choice of witness was criticized by Nadine Smith of the gay-rights organization Equality Florida: "Rekers is part of a small cadre of bogus pseudo scientists that charge these exorbitant fees to peddle information they know has been discredited time and time again. And people like McCollum will pay top dollar for it. There's a reason why he can't find credible sources. Because credible people don't believe this ban should exist."[36]

Organizational affiliations

NARTH

Until May 11, 2010, Rekers was listed as an adviser and officer with National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality.[37][38] NARTH is a professional association which promotes the acceptance of conversion therapy intended to change homosexuals into heterosexuals, contrary to the advice of mainstream professional associations such as the American Psychiatric Association and American Psychological Association. On May 11, 2010, it was reported that Rekers had resigned from NARTH's board.[39]

FactsAboutYouth.com

FactsAboutYouth.com is a resource designed to give educators information for teaching youth about sexual orientation. Rekers is listed by name as being a director in the development of the resource through a subcommittee of the American College of Pediatricians (not to be confused with the American Academy of Pediatrics). The National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality, an organization for which Rekers is an officer, is also listed as managing the website.[40] A contributor for the organization Truth Wins Out characterized this website as a "Phony medical group attempting to peddle anti-gay propaganda to schools."[41]

American College of Pediatricians

Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D, Director of the National Institutes of Health, NIH, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, made the following statement regarding the American College of Pediatricians on April 15, 2010:

"It is disturbing for me to see special interest groups distort my scientific observations to make a point against homosexuality. The American College of Pediatricians pulled language out of context from a book I wrote in 2006 to support an ideology that can cause unnecessary anguish and encourage prejudice. The information they present is misleading and incorrect, and it is particularly troubling that they are distributing it in a way that will confuse school children and their parents."[42]

TeenSexToday.com

Rekers describes TeenSexToday.com as "my blog on teen sex." In various places throughout this blog, Rekers states that readers who submit questions can "count on me to be logical, ethical, and scientific in my answers."[43]

InterAct International Inc.

Rekers is president, treasurer and one of the ministers that make up an evangelical team ministry called InterAct International Inc. George Rekers and other family members Steven, Mark, and Matthew Rekers are the team ministry.[44] The organization exists for the purpose of "conducting mass evangelistic campaigns" "to initiate individuals into the kingdom of God".[45] The faith is expressed in doctrinal statements that cover belief in Holy Scriptures (verbally inspired by God and infallible), the Godhead (eternal and Trinitarian), Christ (is God, conceived by Holy Spirit, born of a virgin called Mary), the Holy Spirit (is God, plays key role in convicting people of sin), the condition of man (made in image of God, but fallen and 'totally depraved'), salvation (justification by faith alone), the church (is the company of true believers baptized by Holy Spirit), Satan (an angel who rebelled against God), and the eternal state (physical resurrection with believers having eternal life, unbelievers eternal punishment).[46]

"Rent boy" allegations

The Miami New Times reported on May 4, 2010 that three weeks previously, Rekers had been photographed at Miami International Airport with a twenty-year-old "rent boy" using the name "Lucien" (later identified as Jo-Vanni Roman).[6][47] Roman was available for hire through the "Rentboy.com" website. Rekers acknowledged hiring Roman for the 10-day European vacation as a "travel assistant" and denies any impropriety. He explained that Roman was there to help carry his luggage since he had recent surgery and was unable to carry it himself.[6][48] Rekers was quoted as commenting, "If you talk with my travel assistant ... you will find I spent a great deal of time sharing scientific information on the desirability of abandoning homosexual intercourse, and I shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ with him in great detail." [49] The incident was covered by media outlets and TV shows worldwide.[50][51][52][53][54][55] In subsequent interviews, Roman said Rekers had paid him to provide naked sexual massage daily[56][57][7] and that he believed that Rekers was, in fact, homosexual. "It's a situation," Roman said, "where he's going against homosexuality when he is a homosexual." According to the New Times, he made it clear that he had met Rekers through Rentboy.com and denied that he had been hired to carry luggage.[56] Dan Savage, of the column, Savage Love has suggested that "whatever lifts your luggage" replace the phrase "whatever floats your boat", in reference to George Rekers's statement that he used a male prostitute to lift his luggage.[58] On the 2010-05-06 episode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart pointed out that Roman is looking on in the photograph, while Rekers is seen handling his own luggage.[59][60]

The Family Research Council subsequently issued a press release denying any association with Rekers for more than a decade, stating that "while it's extremely disappointing when any Christian leader engages in the very activities that they 'preach' against, it's not surprising. The Scriptures clearly teach the fallen nature of all people."[61] The Miami New Times reported that Rekers had written to one of the journalists who broke the story, saying that he (Rekers) had been advised on how to guide his assistant in making a statement to the newspaper, and part of the guidance was that following the statement, his assistant should "stop giving interviews".[62] The Miami New Times subsequently reported that the advisor was a fellow NARTH board-member.[63] On May 7, the National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality announced that they took the accusations against Rekers seriously, would be carrying out an inquiry into these events, and expressed sympathy to the individuals and families involved.[9] Following the first report about Rekers, on May 8, 2010 New York magazine reported an individual stating that Rekers had previously hired him in 1992 in a similar capacity,[64][65] On May 11, 2010, NARTH announced that Rekers had resigned from their board.[39]

On May 12th, Christianity Today reported he had e-mailed them saying "I confessed to the Lord and to my family that I was unwise and wrong to hire this travel assistant after knowing him only one month before the trip", saying he was unaware that his "travel assistant" was "more than a person raised in a Christian home". Rekers explained his regrets for the harm caused by his "unwise decision", and that he was being advised by "an experienced pastor and counselor from my church, so I can more fully understand my weaknesses and prevent this kind of unwise decision-making in the future". On his resignation from NARTH he said "I am not gay and never have been". [66] The exposure of Rekers' apparent hypocrisy became popular fodder for media commentators and comics.[67]. Frank Rich of the New York Times wrote: "Thanks to Rekers's clownish public exposure, we now know that his professional judgments are windows into his cracked psyche, not gay people's. But...his excursions into public policy have had real and damaging consequences on a large swath of Americans."[68]

Publications

  • The Christian World View of the Family (1989)
  • Counseling Families. ISBN 9780849905957
  • Family building: six qualities of a strong family. ISBN 9780830710461
  • Making up the difference: help for single parents with teenagers. ISBN 9780801077265
  • Shaping Your Child's Sexual Identity. ISBN 0801077133
  • Susan Smith: victim or murderer?. ISBN 9780944435380
  • Growing Up Straight: What Families should Know about Homosexuality ISBN 978-0802401564
  • Review Of Research On Homosexual Parenting, Adoption, And Foster Parenting (Link dead as of 11 May 2010: Wayback Machine archive)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Rekers, George, Curriculum Vitae {{citation}}: Text "_Professor_George_files/Prof.%20George%20Rekers%20MBA%20PhD%20ThD%200509.pdf" ignored (help)
  2. ^ "USC Biography of Rekers". University of South Carolina. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
  3. ^ Family Research Council, SourceWatch
  4. ^ "NARTH OFFICERS". narth.com. NARTH. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
  5. ^ Thorp, Brandon K.; Bullock, Penn (2010-05-13). "How George Alan Rekers and his Rent-boy got Busted by New Times". {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |publication= ignored (help)
  6. ^ a b c Penn Bullock; Brandon K. Thorp (2010-05-04). "Christian right leader George Rekers takes vacation with "rent boy"". Miami New Times.
  7. ^ a b Bryne, John (2010-05-04). "Exposed: Christian leader caught with male escort says he needed help with his luggage". The Raw Story.
  8. ^ a b "Anti-gay activist George Rekers resigns over holiday with male prostitute". The Pink Paper. 2010-05-13.
  9. ^ a b c "NARTH Responds to the Recent Media Coverage of Dr. George Rekers".
  10. ^ author search in Google Scholar
  11. ^ GA Rekers, 1975, "Stimulus control over sex-typed play in cross-gender identified boys", Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 20:1, 136-148
  12. ^ George A. Rekers, O. Ivar Lovaas and Benson Low, 1974, "The behavioral treatment of a 'transsexual' preadolescent boy", Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2:2, 99-116
  13. ^ Rekers, George A.; Bentler, Peter M.; Rosen, Alexander C.; Lovaas, O. Ivar, 1977, "Child gender disturbances: A clinical rationale for intervention", Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice, 14:1, 2-11 (doi: 10.1037/h0087487)
  14. ^ N S Nordyke, D M Baer, B C Etzel, and J M LeBlanc, 1977, "Implications of the stereotyping and modification of sex role", Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10:3, 553-557 (doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-55)
  15. ^ Ellen K. Feder, 1997, "Disciplining the Family: The Case of Gender Identity Disorder", Philosophical Studies, 85:2-3, 195-211 (doi:10.1023/A:1004275024875)
  16. ^ Rekers, G. A., 1986, "Inadequate sex role differentiation in childhood: The family and gender identity disorders", Journal of Family and Culture, 2:3, 8-37
  17. ^ Judith Butler, 2004, Undoing Gender, London: Routledge, pp. 89-90
  18. ^ George A. Rekers "Psychosexual Assessment of Gender Identity Disorders" in Advances in behavioral assessment of children and families, Volume 4, ed. Ronald J. Prinz, (1988), JAI Press, London. p.46
  19. ^ Kenneth J. Zucker, Sex-typed play in gender-disturbed children: A comparison to sibling and psychiatric controls, Archives of Sexual Behaviour, Vol.11 No.4, August 1982, pp.309-321
  20. ^ Awad G.A. (April 1, 1999). Gender Identity Disorder and the Psychosexual Problems in Children and Adolescents (review) American Journal of Psychotherapy
  21. ^ http://apt.rcpsych.org/cgi/content/full/6/6/458
  22. ^ Jackson, Karla (2002-08-17). "Religious Tract Haunts DCF Nominee". The Tampa Tribune.
  23. ^ Pinkham, Paul (2002-08-17). "Protest flares at new DCF secretary Regier denies ties to extreme views". The Florida Times-Union.
  24. ^ LA Times Staff (2002-08-16). "Ex-Aide of Elder Bush to Head Florida's Child Welfare Agency". LA Times. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  25. ^ Lochhead, Caroline (1997-06-20). "Conservatives Brand Homosexuality a 'Tragic Affliction'". The San Francisco Chronicle.
  26. ^ a b Thompson, Tracy (1998-08-02). "Scouting and New Terrain". The Washington Post.
  27. ^ Transgender rights Paisley Currah, Richard M. Juang, Shannon Minter; U of Minnesota Press, 2006, ISBN 0816643121, 9780816643127.
  28. ^ Brooks, Jim (2004-10-06). "Gays in home taxing for kids, court hears Psychologist backs state's foster-care ban". The Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
  29. ^ Brooks, Jim (2004-12-30). "Ban on foster children in residences with gays unlawful, judge finds". The Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
  30. ^ Egelko, Bob (2005-01-01). "Same-Sex Couples". The San Francisco Chronicle.
  31. ^ a b In re: Gill - Trial Court Decision and Order
  32. ^ Tubbs, Charlotte (2006-12-30). "Agency, witness tangling over pay". The Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
  33. ^ "Florida Judge Rules Against Gay Adoption Ban". NPR: All Things Considered. 2008-11-25.
  34. ^ Blumner, Robyn E. (2008-11-30). "Making a loving home for two brothers". St Petersburg Times.
  35. ^ Burnside, Jeff (2010-05-07). "AG Paid $60,000 to Anti-Gay Activist Who Hired Male Prostitute". NBC Miami.
  36. ^ Rothaus, Steve (2010-05-11). "Bill McCullom requested hiring of antigay psychologist now in Rentboy scandal". The Miami Herald.
  37. ^ "NARTH OFFICERS". narth.com. NARTH. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
  38. ^ "NARTH ADVISORS". narth.com. NARTH. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
  39. ^ a b Rachel Slajda (May 11, 2010). "Rekers Resigns From Board Of Ex-Gay Group NARTH". Talking Points Memo. Retrieved May 11, 2010. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  40. ^ "FactsAboutYouth.com About Us". FactsAboutYouth.com. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
  41. ^ McEwen, Alvin (2010-05-04). "Phony Medical Group Attempting to Peddle Anti-Gay Propaganda to Schools". The Huffington Post.
  42. ^ "Statement from NIH Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., in Response to the American College of Pediatricians". 2010-04-16. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
  43. ^ George Rekers. "About << Teen Sex Today by Professor George". TeenSexToday.com. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
  44. ^ "the IAII Team". InterAct International Inc. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
  45. ^ "Our Mission". InterAct International Inc. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
  46. ^ IAII Doctrinal Statement
  47. ^ "Meet Homophobe George Reker's Rentboy Hooker, "Lucien"". Unzipped. LPI Media. 4 May 2010. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
  48. ^ Dallas voice-official blog
  49. ^ Giles Whittell, "Baptist minister 'took ten-day holiday with male prostitute'", The Times, 5 May 2010
  50. ^ Associated Press story, May 5, 2010, Report: Anti-gay leader took trip with prostitute, http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/05/05/1615060/report-anti-gay-leader-took-trip.html
  51. ^ BBC News, Baptist minister denies rentboy claim, May 6 2010, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8665812.stm
  52. ^ Giles Whittell, "Baptist minister 'took ten-day holiday with male prostitute'", The Times, 5 May 2010
  53. ^ http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/the-rent-boy-and-me-pastor-tells-all-but-no-kiss-1965638.html
  54. ^ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1273778/Anti-gay-activist-George-Rekers-took-10-day-holiday-Rentboy-male-prostitute.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
  55. ^ The Australian, May 6 2010, Anti-Gay Preacher George Rekers Took Rentboy on Holiday, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/anti-gay-preacher-george-rekers-took-rentboy-on-holiday-as-an-aide/story-e6frg6so-1225863027782
  56. ^ a b "George Rekers Is a Homosexual, Escort Says". Miami New Times. Retrieved May 6, 2010.
  57. ^ Anderson Cooper (May 7, 2010). "Sex Scandal Accusations and Denials". AC-360. 1:10 and 3:38 minutes in. CNN. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |transcripturl= (help)
  58. ^ http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2010/05/04/whatever-lifts-your-luggage-george
  59. ^ Huffington post with link to Jon Stewart video on CNN
  60. ^ Gawker coverage of CNN's Jon Stewart on Rekers, with video clip available for those outside USA
  61. ^ "Section 4 - A word from our media center". The Family Research Council. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
  62. ^ "George Alan Rekers Denies He's Gay".
  63. ^ "NARTH Had Hand in Rekers Damage Control, Escort Says".
  64. ^ Raymond, Adam K. (2010-05-08). "Another Gay Escort Details Night With Christian-Right Leader".
  65. ^ Coscarelli, Dan (2010-05-08). "More on George Rekers, The Latest Anti-Gay Crusader to Love Massages From Men". The Village Voice.
  66. ^ Bailey, Sarah Pulliam (5-12-2010). "Psychologist Resigns from NARTH after Gay Prostitute's Claims". Christianity Today. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  67. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/16/opinion/16rich.html
  68. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/16/opinion/16rich.html
  • ProfessorGeorge.com, personal website
  • Interact International Inc., evangelistic organization of which Rekers is president
  • TeenSexToday.com, Rekers' articles to teens about sex issues
  • FactsAboutYouth.com, "a resource created by health professionals to provide policymakers, parents and youth with the most current medical and psychological facts about sexual development." (Referenced above in the section entitled "Rekers' organizations.")
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