Post by Logan on Jan 28, 2016 2:08:54 GMT -6
Lawmakers: ban gay conversion therapy for minors
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers are introducing a bill that would ban gay conversion therapy for minors.
The controversial treatment aims to turn gay teens heterosexual on the basis that being gay is an illness.
Opponents of the treatment say being gay is not a disorder. They say the ban would protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teens from harm caused by conversion therapy.
Studies say teens are more likely to attempt suicide if they’ve been rejected by their families due to their sexual orientation. They also may become depressed or use drugs.
Read more: www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/state/state-briefs-january-27
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers are introducing a bill that would ban gay conversion therapy for minors.
The controversial treatment aims to turn gay teens heterosexual on the basis that being gay is an illness.
Opponents of the treatment say being gay is not a disorder. They say the ban would protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teens from harm caused by conversion therapy.
Studies say teens are more likely to attempt suicide if they’ve been rejected by their families due to their sexual orientation. They also may become depressed or use drugs.
Read more: www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/state/state-briefs-january-27