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"ALL HIS SEXLESS PATIENTS": PERSONS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES AND THE COMPETENCE TO HAVE SEX.

Authors :
Perlin, Michael L.
Lynch, Alison J.
Source :
Washington Law Review. Jun2014, Vol. 89 Issue 2, p257-300. 44p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article focuses on the competence of those with mental disabilities and their ability to consent to sex. Topics include the use of consent assessments to determine capacity, the laws governing those with mental disabilities, and the capacity of institutionalized persons. Information is provided on if the suppression of sexual desire is a form of social torture.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities
*SEXUAL behavior of people with intellectual disabilities
*PSYCHOLOGY of people with intellectual disabilities
*CAPACITY (Law)
*STATUS (Law)
*SEXUAL psychology
*INSTITUTIONALIZED persons' sexual behavior
*CIVIL rights

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00430617
Volume :
89
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Washington Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
96527145

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