Jan 24 2024 31 mins 96
Episode 9: Pray the Gay Away
Conversion therapy has been disavowed by nearly every major medical organization in the United States, but survivors and staff say it is still a prevalent practice in the Troubled Teen Industry. Hear from LGBTQ+ survivors about conversion therapy, forcible detransition of transgender youth, homophobia, and transphobia in the TTI.
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Credits
Gooned is researched, reported, and edited by Emma Lehman. Original music for the show was created by Olivia Springberg. Victoria Shifflett mastered the show. Episode artwork was created by Sam Doe. Sarah Lukowski and Avery Erskine copyedited and consulted on the show.
Sources and Further Reading
Conversion Therapy and LGBT Youth - Williams Institute
The Troubled Teen Industry and Its Effects: An Oral History - Jamie Mater
Supreme Court rejects an appeal over bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children
Conversion Therapy - LGBT Movement Advancement Project
Homosexuality and Sexual Orientation Disturbance: Proposed Change in DSM-II
"The diagnostic status of homosexuality in DSM-III: a reformulation of the issues"
Youth treatment center employee fired for 'offensive' posts - FOX 13 News Utah
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