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LGBT News Illinois bans conversion therapy for minors

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  1. Skaros

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    I just thought I should share this as Illinois has become the 4th state in the US to ban conversion therapy on minors. I hope more states can follow through with this.


    Illinois enacts gay conversion therapy ban for young people – LGBTQ Nation
     
    #1 Skaros, Aug 22, 2015
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    I've seen this all over my facebook feed! I must say, I have a little more faith in Rauner now, but I'm still wary.
     
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    ....The 4th? But Canada isn't any better...

    Well, still good news :slight_smile:
     
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    This is a step forward, but we need to see this banned as a treatment for people of all ages. For example, it appears that it would still be legal for a LGBT person with disabilities who is under adult guardianship to be forced into conversion therapy.
     
    #4 SimpleMan, Aug 22, 2015
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    Excellent news
     
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    That's great news. Way to go, Illinois, for doing the right thing :slight_smile:
     
    #6 ouji, Aug 22, 2015
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    It's great news, but some conversion therapy for minors that happened to a former GF of mine was done by people who aren't licensed therapists anyway. Plus, is there anything stopping parents from sending their children out of state for it?
     
    #7 sldanlm, Aug 22, 2015
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    I hope some people go to jail for this.
     
    #8 kageshiro, Aug 23, 2015
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    Yes! Good riddance to such a terrible practice. I hope it becomes nation wide :slight_smile:
     
    #9 TheClosetsTight, Aug 23, 2015
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    I have to agree with sldanlm. This is really just a tiny hiccup for anyone trying to change their child's sexuality or gender identity. Anyone who wanted to could go out of state or even out of the country if such a thing is passed nationwide. Unless some sort of charges are placed for attempting to seek "help" where it is legal. But at this point the chances of something like this happening are slim to none.
     
    #10 ChameleonSoul, Aug 25, 2015
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    Thankfully another state has joined the bandwagon but this bandwagon needs to speed up. Also, this is because more than half the people in the state live in and around Chicago, and which makes it more blue than red.
     
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    This is a great step in the right direction :slight_smile:
     
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    More states need to adopt this, I'm glad my state has the same law.
     
    #13 HockeyPlayer36, Aug 26, 2015
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    Yay! I live here. Good job my state!
     
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