Lincoln passes first ban in Nebraska to prevent conversion therapy on youth

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

RILEY JOHNSON Lincoln Journal Star

Lincoln became the first city in Nebraska to ban conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth after a 5-1 City Council vote Monday.

The move bars counselors, psychiatrists and therapists from seeking to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of a minor. Professional associations have condemned the therapy over concerns it damages the mental health of children and can lead to high incidences of suicide.

Survivors testified at a Feb. 8 public hearing about the shame, anxiety and depression they felt when subjected to conversion therapy.

Troy Stevenson of The Trevor Project, which advocates for conversion therapy bans, said the therapy is ineffective and only harms youths' mental health.



Lincoln City Council member James Michael Bowers participates in Monday's meeting at the County-City Building.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star




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[raccoon]

1. I am shocked--shocked that Nebraska would do that.

But maybe Lincoln is blue.

[OldBaldy1701E]

2. That is really good news (n/t)

[keithbvadu2]

3. Aw, c'mon! If you allow this, then you could have forced conversion therapy on Protestants and Mormo

Aw, c'mon! If you allow this, then you could have forced conversion therapy on Protestants and Mormons who do not belong to the genuine church of Peter founded by Jesus.

???

Or any other religious/political belief you favor.

You could even call them reeducation camps.