Biological Treatments for Offenders
Biological treatments for offenders
Real World
Gesch et al. (2002) conducted an RCT at Aylesbury Young Offenders Institution, finding that prisoners given omega-3 supplements committed 26% fewer disciplinary offences than those on placebo, providing controlled evidence that diet directly affects antisocial behaviour.
Exam Focus
When evaluating biological treatments, consider ethical issues alongside effectiveness — examiners credit discussion of consent and medical risk for anti-androgen use.
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