The use of antilibidinal medications in the treatment of sexual offenders (2010)
Abstract
Antilibidinal medications can be used to reduce a sexual offender’s deviant sexual fantasies and arousal. We briefly review what these medications are and what effects they have, how commonly they are used or should be used, how effective they actually are, and finally in our clinical opinion which sex offenders would benefit from the taking these medications. We also raise briefly some of the ethical, legal, and medical implications of their use.
Citation
Ware J, Allnutt S (2010). The use of antilibidinal medications in the treatment of sexual offenders. Australasian journal of correctional staff development.This citation is automatically generated and may be unreliable. Use as a guide only.
ANZSRC Fields of Research
44 - Human society::4402 - Criminology::440202 - Correctional theory, offender treatment and rehabilitation52 - Psychology::5203 - Clinical and health psychology::520302 - Clinical psychology
52 - Psychology::5201 - Applied and developmental psychology::520103 - Forensic psychology
48 - Law and legal studies::4804 - Law in context::480401 - Criminal law
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