Chemical castration

• Biological theories


  Argue that criminality is caused by some physical abnormality within the individual
• Crime control and punishment policies

  1. Aim to change the working of the criminal's brain or body

  2. Cure the condition that causes their criminality
• Neurochemical Theories

  Chemical castration
• Chemical castration


  • Use of drugs to lower sexual desire and libido
  • Minimum treatment lasting 3-5 years
• Chemical castration

  Can cut re-offending rates from 40% to 5%