This paper aimed to explore the views and experiences of probation staff working with individuals convicted of a sexual offence who have been prescribed medication to manage sexual arousal (MMSA). Semi-structured interviews were utilised with a sample of probation staff (Offender Supervisors and Managers, n=12), who supervise individuals convicted of a sexual offence, either in prison, or post-release in the community. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Two main themes emerged: (1) Barriers for probation staff and (2) Suspicious but hopeful. Theme one encapsulates factors that prevent probation staff from engaging with MMSA; theme two highlighted the samples’ uncertainty and mistrust of the use of medication as a potential tool for risk management and scepticism about individuals’ motivations, particularly in the community. The main limitation of this study was the differing levels of knowledge the sample had about MMSA and their subsequent ability to discuss MMSA other than in a theoretical sense. Practical implications include the need for further training for probation staff, improved collaboration between departments and ongoing support for staff to support the success of the MMSA intervention. This study offers a novel perspective on MMSA - that of the probation staff supervising prisoners taking MMSA. This has not been explored before, and the findings and associated implications are of importance for the treatment and care of those convicted of sexual offences.

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“我有点偶然发现”：缓刑人员对性痴迷和性欲亢进的药物治疗经验

本文旨在探讨缓刑人员与因性犯罪而被定罪的人员之间的观点和经验，这些人被开了处方药以管理性唤起（MMSA）。半结构化访谈与缓刑人员（犯罪监督人员和管理人员，n = 12）样本一起使用，监督人员监督被判犯有性犯罪行为的个人，无论是在监狱中还是在社区释放。使用主题分析对数据进行分析。出现了两个主要主题：（1）缓刑人员的障碍；（2）可疑但充满希望的。主题一概括了阻止试用人员参与MMSA的因素；主题二强调了样本的不确定性和对药物使用的不确定性，这种药物是风险管理和对个人动机的怀疑的潜在工具，尤其是在社区。这项研究的主要局限性是样本对MMSA的了解水平不同，以及他们随后在理论上之外讨论MMSA的能力。实际影响包括需要对试用人员进行进一步的培训，部门之间更好的协作以及对员工的持续支持以支持MMSA干预的成功。这项研究为MMSA提供了一个新颖的视角-监督服役MMSA的囚犯的缓刑人员的观点。以前从未对此进行过探索，研究结果和相关含义对于被定罪的性犯罪者的治疗和护理很重要。实际影响包括需要对试用人员进行进一步的培训，部门之间更好的协作以及对员工的持续支持以支持MMSA干预的成功。这项研究为MMSA提供了一个新颖的视角-监督服役MMSA的囚犯的缓刑人员的观点。以前从未对此进行过探索，研究结果和相关含义对于被定罪的性犯罪者的治疗和护理很重要。实际影响包括需要对试用人员进行进一步的培训，部门之间更好的协作以及对员工的持续支持以支持MMSA干预的成功。这项研究为MMSA提供了一个新颖的视角-监督服役MMSA的囚犯的缓刑人员的观点。以前从未对此进行过探索，研究结果和相关含义对于被定罪的性犯罪者的治疗和护理很重要。