Research directions in the evaluation and treatment of sex offenders
An analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4784499 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Linda S Grossman (Rush University Medical Center, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1985 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 421-440 |
| Publication date | 1985-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-5061 • E-ISSN: 1520-6696 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/1520-6696(1985)3:4<421::aid-jhbs2300030409>3.0.co;2-5 |
| OpenAlex | W2039548212 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 56 |
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. Language: en
Criminology · Psychology · Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |