Cincinnati Approves 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Ban

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Cincinnati Approves 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Ban

http://www.advocate.com/health/2015/12/09/cincinnati-approves-ex-gay-therapy-ban

The Advocate.com
By Trudy Ring
December 09 2015 11:48 PM EST

Cincinnati tonight became only the second city in the nation to ban the use of "ex-gay" or "conversion" therapy on minors.

The City Council voted 7-2 to ban the practice, following a favorable vote two nights ago by the Budget and Finance Committee, The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The ordinance adopted by the council imposes a $200-a-day fine for violation. Washington, D.C., has prohibited use of the discredited therapy on minors, as have California, New Jersey, Oregon, and Illinois.
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[Dee Marshall]

I'm happy for this, although I have some doubts about how quelling the consequences will be.

[traci_k]

It only affects licensed therapists. Families are still free to subject their children to unlicensed therapists - i.e. pastors, preachers, and clergy.