Tag: conversion therapy

Report Exposes Global Reach of So-Called Conversion Therapy

August 22, 2019

A groundbreaking report released by OutRight Action International today exposes the global reach of so-called conversion therapy. Drawing on data from survey results with almost 500 respondents from 80 countries, and in-depth interviews with experts and survivors from more than a dozen countries, the report overwhelmingly shows that so-called conversion therapy efforts occur across the … More Report Exposes Global Reach of So-Called Conversion Therapy

Bill to Declare Conversion Therapy a Fraudulent Practice Passes in California Assembly

April 19, 2018

SACRAMENTO—Assembly Bill 2943 by Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley), Chair of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus, to declare conversion therapy a fraudulent practice in the state of California, passed the Assembly today by a bipartisan vote of 50-18. Although conversion therapy with minors is illegal in the state, there are no such protections for adults. … More Bill to Declare Conversion Therapy a Fraudulent Practice Passes in California Assembly

High Numbers of LGBT Teens will receive Conversion Therapy

January 25, 2018

More than 20,000 LGBT teens to receive conversion therapy Practice used to change sexual orientation and gender identity has been criticized by health organizations as harmful LOS ANGELES – An estimated 20,000 LGBT youth ages 13 to 17 will undergo conversion therapy from a licensed health care professional before the age of 18, according to a … More High Numbers of LGBT Teens will receive Conversion Therapy

Pelosi Statement on New Legislation to Ban So-Called ‘Conversion Therapy’

May 19, 2015

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement today on the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act, the first federal legislation proposed to ban the harmful, for-profit psychiatric therapies aimed at “converting” LGBT people, of which she is an original co-sponsor: … More Pelosi Statement on New Legislation to Ban So-Called ‘Conversion Therapy’

Nancy Pelosi on Obama call for Conversion Therapy Ban

April 9, 2015

Posted By Melanie Nathan, April 09, 2015. Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement today following President Obama’s call to end the harmful psychiatric therapies aimed at “converting” LGBT people, especially children and youth: “LGBT lives matter.  Yet, we have lost too many loved ones who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender as the result … More Nancy Pelosi on Obama call for Conversion Therapy Ban

The Ninth Circuit confirms the end of conversion therapy in California

August 29, 2013

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled on two cases involving California’s law banning so-called LGBT ‘conversion therapy’. The appeals court has reversed a grant of a preliminary injunction in one challenge, and it has affirmed denial of a preliminary injunction in another. This means the law will be in effect during the proceedings. … More The Ninth Circuit confirms the end of conversion therapy in California

Ex-Gay extremists try to defend their exploits by distancing their quackery from murderered teen

May 1, 2013

Andre Bekker, Richard Cohen and Christopher Doyle | While their modus operandi may be different to accused murderer de Koker, their ideology stinks the same stink! By Melanie Nathan, May 01, 2013. A South African, Andre Bekker, who proclaims to be an  ex-gay and an authority on converting gays,  teamed up with tired extremists in … More Ex-Gay extremists try to defend their exploits by distancing their quackery from murderered teen

John Paulk’s crushing blow to Ex-Gay movement calls for religious right to make amends

April 24, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, April 24, 2013. It was indeed another crushing blow for the mythological story that the religious right has been touting, as poster child of ex-gay therapy John Paulk comes out as persona non-ex-gay, and apologizes for his years of misrepresentation. But not all may be quite so forgiving, as his apology and … More John Paulk’s crushing blow to Ex-Gay movement calls for religious right to make amends

South African Ministry of Justice probes Gay Cure Arts School

January 19, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, January, 19, 2013. The South African Justice Ministry has called on the Human Rights Commission to investigate claims of unfair discrimination at the Creare Training Centre in Bloemfontein. A week ago we reported that Creare Training Center’s prospectus claimed it could convert gay students into heterosexuals through “rehabilitation” and the discriminatory statements … More South African Ministry of Justice probes Gay Cure Arts School

Conversion Therapy Ban Bill filed in Massachusetts

January 18, 2013

Massachusetts seeks to become the next state to ban conversion therapy for minors By Cathy Kristofferson, January 18, 2013. Today, Massachusetts joined California in the fight against harmful ex-gay conversion/reparative therapy for minors under the age of 18.  Representative Carl Sciortino (D – 34th Middlesex District) filed “An Act Relative to Abusive Practices to Change … More Conversion Therapy Ban Bill filed in Massachusetts

South African Christian Arts Academy Claims it Can Cure Gays

January 13, 2013

A South African Christian arts academy in Bloemfontein may be breaking the law by advertising that it can “cure” homosexual students, and that if a homosexual refuses such, they can be expelled.  By Melanie Nathan, January 13, 2012. The Sunday Times reported that the Creare Training Centre’s prospectus claimed it could convert gay students into … More South African Christian Arts Academy Claims it Can Cure Gays

Exodus Breakaway Restoring Hope Conference to Resuscitate Conversion Therapy

September 12, 2012

    By Melanie Nathan, September 12, 2012   A peaceful protest is being organized by the California and Sacramento LGBT community against the Exodus breakaway Restored Hope Network, who  are having a Conference in Fair Oaks, (Sacramento) in their futile attempt to Resuscitate discredited Conversion therapy (Protests – September 22nd beginning at 8:30 am … More Exodus Breakaway Restoring Hope Conference to Resuscitate Conversion Therapy

Minnesota Refuses to Legislate Against Medicaid Paying for Pray the Gay Away

April 25, 2012

Senator asks Sen. Dibble if he believes the power of Jesus Christ can redeem anyone? By Melanie Nathan, April 25, 2012. Monday, Sen. Scott Dibble (DFL-Minneapolis) offered an amendment to a larger omnibus health policy bill that would prohibit state Medicaid dollars from being paid for any “reparative or conversion” therapies geared toward changing an … More Minnesota Refuses to Legislate Against Medicaid Paying for Pray the Gay Away