chemical castration
Thailand Set to Allow Sex Offenders to Be Chemically Castrated
Thailand is set to join a small group of countries practising chemical castration, a controversial procedure aimed at reducing re-offending rates.
Prosecutors Want an Alleged Child Rapist Chemically Castrated and Killed
The Indonesian man stands accused of raping at least 13 of his female students, bearing nine children.
Child Sex Offenders in Indonesia Face Chemical Castration Under New Guidelines
Supporters say the punishment will act as a deterrent. But rights groups and some medical professionals in the country have opposed it.
Pedophilia Is a Mental Health Issue. It's Still Not Treated as One
“This is a topic that scientists in the fields of mental health are not just uninterested in—it is actively repugnant."
First Man Sentenced to Chemical Castration in Indonesia Said He Would ‘Rather Die’
The child rapist said he prefers a longer prison time or even the death penalty. Experts also worry that such a punishment would do more harm than good to society.
Alabama Can Now Chemically Castrate Convicted Pedophiles
It may be a violation of the Eighth Amendment.
Alabama Wants to Chemically Castrate Pedophiles Eligible for Parole
It’s unclear how often chemical castration is ordered on U.S. sex offenders. It’s also unclear whether it works.
We Talked to a Doctor Who Chemically Castrates Pedophiles
Killing a convicted pedophile's sex drive can reduce their risk of reoffending.
Do Indonesians Agree With Their Government’s Plan to Castrate Pedophiles?
After a series of high-profile sexual abuse cases, Indonesia is on the verge of mandating chemical castration. We asked people around Jakarta for their thoughts.
Guam Will Allow Some Sex Offenders to Walk Free if They Agree to Chemical Castration
Critics see the Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders Act as a showy reaction to rape statistics.
Australian State May Force Convicted Pedophiles to Undergo Chemical Castration
A new government task force in Australia is considering whether to force child sex offenders to undergo chemical castration as a judicial alternative to prison sentencing.