Growing up in remote North Wales was a formative experience for consultant psychiatrist Dr Az Hakeem. Being an outsider served him well when he faced homophobia as a clinician and then false accusations of transphobia. The author of DETRANS: When Transition is Not the Solution tells Julie why he thinks so many clinicians have let down vulnerable children and young people.
Writer: Julie Bindel
Producer: Samantha Smith
Artwork: Nicole Jones
Actor: Joe Fattorini
Animations: Sarah Vaci (Lordy)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION, ADVICE, AND SUPPORT
The final report of the Cass Independent Review is referenced throughout the series. You can read it here.
The LGB Alliance has a support line if you are 13 – 24 and want to explore your feelings and discuss your experiences in a warm, judgment-free space. The live-chat service is open between 3pm and 6pm on Tuesdays and between 4pm and 7pm on Thursdays. Send them an email at any other time and they’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
Our Duty is an international support network for parents who wish to protect their children from gender ideology. They’ll put you in touch with other parents who want to protect their children from harm.
EPISODE 6: THE ONLY HERO IN THE VILLAGE