Coming Soon: Public Show Trial On Jackson County Conversation Therapy Crackdown

Don't worry . . . This "difficult conversation" won't feature anyone arguing for the opposition viewpoint.

As much as we might disagree the faux "science" of conversation therapy  . . . This "conversation" is likely to be more of a rally . . .

The Jackson County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday evening for a proposed ordinance banning healthcare providers from practicing conversion therapy for minors.

Ordinance 5711, introduced by county legislators Jalen Anderson and Manny Abarca IV, defines conversion therapy as “any practice or treatment that seeks to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity,” including “efforts to change behaviors or gender expressions” of anyone under 18.

Attempts to make a child heterosexual using therapy, which Abarca said is sometimes done by counselors or through organizations, would be illegal in Jackson County under the ordinance.

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Jackson County to hold public hearing to discuss ban on conversion therapy for minors

The Jackson County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday evening for a proposed ordinance banning healthcare providers from practicing conversion therapy for minors. Ordinance 5711, introduced by county legislators Jalen Anderson and Manny Abarca IV, defines conversion therapy as "any practice or treatment that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity," including "efforts to change behaviors or gender expressions" of anyone under 18.