gay conversion therapy

Gay conversion therapy active in Israel

(JTA) — Conversion therapists who claim they can turn gays to heterosexuals say they have found a haven in Israel. An estimated 20 to 30 licensed psychologists and social workers and 50 non-licensed therapists practice some form of conversion therapy in Israel, The Associated Press reported Thursday. Before it was ordered shuttered by a New […]

February 4, 2016 11:15 am

Jewish Orthodox gay conversion therapy group ordered to close

Jews Offering New Alternatives for Healing, or JONAH, must cease operations within 30 days, and refrain from therapy, counseling or treatment, a New Jersey court ruled.

December 21, 2015 12:26 pm

Trial begins in fraud suit against Orthodox ‘conversion therapy’ group

The attorney for four ex-patients of Jews Offering New Alternatives for Healing accused the group of offering “junk science” and lies, while JONAH’s attorney said the group’s practices are widely used and many patients report satisfaction with the results.

June 3, 2015 4:58 pm

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