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Research Article

Evaluation of selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors and anti-androgens to manage sexual compulsivity in individuals serving a custodial sentence for a sexual offence

Belinda Windera Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit, Centre of Crime, Offending, Prevention and Engagement, Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Christine Normana Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit, Centre of Crime, Offending, Prevention and Engagement, Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UKView further author information
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Jackie Hamiltona Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit, Centre of Crime, Offending, Prevention and Engagement, Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UKView further author information
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Steven Cassa Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit, Centre of Crime, Offending, Prevention and Engagement, Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UKView further author information
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Alex Lamberta Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit, Centre of Crime, Offending, Prevention and Engagement, Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UKView further author information
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Laura Toveya Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit, Centre of Crime, Offending, Prevention and Engagement, Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UKView further author information
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Kerensa Hockenb His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), UKView further author information
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Emma Marshalla Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit, Centre of Crime, Offending, Prevention and Engagement, Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UKView further author information
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Rebecca Lievesleya Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit, Centre of Crime, Offending, Prevention and Engagement, Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UKORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4957-258XView further author information
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Laura Hamiltonc Ulster University, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, Northern IrelandView further author information
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Zoe Antoniadisa Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit, Centre of Crime, Offending, Prevention and Engagement, Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UKView further author information
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Adarsh Kauld Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust, Westminster House, Nottingham, UKView further author information
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Pages 425-460 | Received 19 Dec 2022, Accepted 07 Feb 2024, Published online: 16 Apr 2024

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