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[Transsexual development after committing an offense].

C Weitze1, N Konrad

  • 1Fachbereich Humanmedizin Institut für Forensische Psychiatrie, Freie Universität, Berlin.

Psychiatrische Praxis
|May 5, 1999
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This study examines a forensic psychiatric case where transsexual development followed a sexual offense. This development may represent a symbolic attempt to resolve identity conflicts, requiring psychotherapy, not a diagnosis of transsexualism.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Gender Identity Studies

Background:

  • Limited research exists on the link between transsexualism and delinquency.
  • Forensic psychiatric evaluations require careful consideration of complex identity issues.

Observation:

  • A case study involving an individual with a history of sexual offenses and subsequent transsexual development is presented.
  • The transsexual development occurred after the commission of the offense.

Findings:

  • Transsexual development in this forensic context may function as a symbolic resolution for underlying identity conflicts.
  • It is crucial to differentiate this phenomenon from a manifest diagnosis of transsexualism based solely on observable traits.

Implications:

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  • Psychotherapeutic interventions are essential for addressing the identity conflicts observed.
  • Misinterpreting this development could lead to inaccurate diagnoses and inappropriate treatment plans in forensic settings.