Discuss the issue of chemical castration. What is it and what is it intended to do? Who is the target population? Do you agree with this type of treatment? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


Chemical castration is a biomedical treatment for chronic sex offenders in which a synthetic hormone called Depo-Provera is administered. Treatment is discussed in detail in the textbook, and the last part of the question is subjective.

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a. True b. False

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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