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These comprehensive revision notes for Unit 2 of WJEC Criminology A Level focus on drug treatment and policy. They provide an in-depth look at how drug treatment programs and related policies impact criminal behavior, offering valuable insights and information to support students in their studies and exam preparation.

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DRUG TREATMENT
link between testosterone & criminality?
↳ high levels of testosterone are linked with some violent crimes


Bradbury & Kaye (1999) ➞ suggest the use of drugs for sexual deviancy can
help reduce sexually deviant behaviour
a 2012 pilot scheme provided MPA (anti-androgen drug that blocks
testosterone) for volunteer prisoners in HMP Whatton, England
side effects of MPA:

weight gain

breast development

decreased sperm production



Evaluation:
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

been found effective in reducing chemical castration is ethically
sex drive and seminal fluid in problematic
male
human rights groups - claimed
Gagne (1981) - 48 males with compulsory chemical castration
sexual offences history were amounts to “cruel and unusual”
given a T lowering drug for 12 punishment
months
treatment can cause shrinking in
40 were reported to have bone mass, discolouration of lips
diminished desire for sexually and reduced muscle mass
deviant behaviour

when used on women, effects are
similar - though little research has




DRUG TREATMENT 1

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