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Mr. Jon W. Davidson
New York, NY
Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund

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What rights do minors have to refuse to participate in psychological treatment (or spiritual programs) chosen by their parents? (Fully Subscribed)

What rights do minors have to refuse to participate in psychological treatment (or spiritual programs)that their parents or guardians chosen by their parents (such as "reparative" therapy)? What rights to minors have to enter counseling programs (including peer support networks) over the objections of their parents or guardians? Do parents or guardians have a right to be informed of the minor's participation (or, conversely, do minors have a right to keep that information confidential from their parents or guardians?).
 
Paper due date: July, 01 2009
Author availability: 2 times during the semester