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Research directions in the evaluation and treatment of sex offenders: An analysis
Author(s) -
Grossman Linda S.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
behavioral sciences and the law
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.649
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1099-0798
pISSN - 0735-3936
DOI - 10.1002/bsl.2370030408
Subject(s) - cyproterone acetate , medroxyprogesterone acetate , antiandrogen , cyproterone , sexual behavior , psychology , biopsychosocial model , medicine , sex offense , clinical psychology , poison control , human factors and ergonomics , psychotherapist , hormone , medical emergency , sexual abuse , androgen , endocrinology
A review of the research on early and current techniques for evaluating and treating male sex offenders is presented, with emphasis on biological and behavioral therapies. Biological techniques found to be most promising include two types of antiandrogen hormone therapy: medroxyprogesterone acetate and cyproterone acetate. Behavioral techniques which have produced evidence of effectiveness include methods to eliminate deviant sexual behavior and methods to increase appropriate sexual behavior. The methodological shortcomings in the research of both biological and behavioral therapies are discussed, and new directions for future research are proposed.