EMU defends counseling student’s dismissal

PrideSource: “Ward’s counsel, the Alliance Defense Fund, which represents religious cases throughout the country, refused Between The Lines’ request for an interview. However, in a press release they stated their belief that, ‘(The remediation plan’s) purpose was to help her “see the error of her ways” and change her “belief system” as it relates to counseling about homosexual relationships.’ David Kaplan, chief professional officer for the American Counseling Association – the organization that provides the Code of Ethics to which Eastern’s program follows – disagreed that Eastern had any intention to change Ward’s beliefs, but instead handled the situation appropriately by allowing her an opportunity to be trained.”