by ICAPA Network | Feb 21, 2025 | Legislation
Sometimes in lobbying, the cards are stacked against you. Lawmakers introduce legislation that threatens the progress made by previous policy, forcing advocates to fight just to maintain essential protections. This week, such a bill was introduced in the Utah State...
by ICAPA Network | Feb 14, 2025 | Legislation
The passage of the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA) is a monumental victory for survivors and advocates. However, while this legislation lays the groundwork for meaningful change, it is just the beginning. SICAA mandates a comprehensive study to evaluate...
by ICAPA Network | Dec 18, 2024 | Legislation
The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act has officially passed Congress This monumental moment marks an unprecedented milestone in the fight to protect children and end systemic abuse in youth residential programs. This landmark legislation—championed by survivors,...
by ICAPA Network | May 17, 2023 | Legislation
A Campaign Exposing the Dangers of Aversive Shock Conditioning and Supporting Legislative Action Introduction: The ICAPA Network is proud to support the #StopTheShock campaign, which aims to raise public awareness about the detrimental effects of aversive conditioning...
by ICAPA Network | Nov 22, 2021 | Education
Aversion Therapy is a form of behavior modification in which the subject is exposed to an undesirable behavior, like drinking or smoking while simultaneously being subjected to some form of negative stimulus, like nausea inducing drugs or electric shocks. The desired...
