Restored Hope Network is an ex-gay network of interdenominational Christian ministries and individuals. The network holds an annual conference in a different location in the United States each year[1] that offers counseling and conversion therapy, and has speakers that offer advice for families with LGBT relatives and outreach to churches.
The organization was founded in Sacramento in 2012.[2]
Their Board of References consists of members from ex-gay organizations including James Dobson, Albert Mohler and Christopher West.[3]
Restored Hope Network focuses on treating same sex attraction as a gender identity and spiritual identity. The network believes that homosexual behavior is inherently sinful and they are opposed to same-sex marriage.[4] The network has been described as the "new Exodus International" by Truth Wins Out.[5][1][6]
Restored Hope Network supports conversion therapy.[7][8] Mainstream health organizations critical of conversion therapy include the American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the American Counseling Association, the National Association of Social Workers, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Association of School Psychologists, and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.[9][10][11] Conversion therapy is illegal for minors in several parts of the United States.
RHN has held a number of annual conferences, including the following:
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