Rational Thinking Revisited: The Cass Review

Joyce A. Shelton, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology Emerita

Trinity International University

In April of this year, the National Health Service (NHS in the UK) released a long anticipated definitive report:  The Cass Review: Independent review of gender identity services for children and young people. Four years ago, seeking an evidence-informed way forward in the wake of rising controversy regarding the escalating prescription of puberty blockers, cross-sexualizing hormones and radical gender-altering surgeries for young children experiencing gender confusion, the NHS commissioned this comprehensive review headed by Hilary Cass. Dr. Cass is one of the most highly respected pediatric physicians in the UK with a storied, 30-year career in research, consulting ...read more