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To understand Anger Management Programmes as a method of treating offenders
To be able to evaluate Anger Management Programmes as a method of treating offenders
A Cognitive-Behavioural Technique (Novaco, 1975)
Novaco:
Anger
Physiological Behavioural Cognitive
Teaches relaxation techniques to deal with the _______________________ responses to anger
___________________ restructuring is used to retrain thought patterns
Time out or assertiveness training to deal with the __________________ elements of anger
Physiological
Cognitive
Behavioural
1. Cognitive Preparation Offenders identify situations that provoke anger
to they can recognise when an aggressive outburst might occur
Thought patterns are challenged, e.g., if someone becomes angry when laughed at, they will conclude (after training) that it is the behaviour being mocked, not them
Consider negative consequences of anger on others
2. Skill acquisition
New coping skills learned, e.g. “stop and think” and counting
Relaxation techniques learned
Assertiveness training can help deal with issue constructively, not violently
3. Application Practice
Role-play a variety of scenarios to practice new skills to control anger
Done in controlled environment
Used in prisons Used on ex-offenders who are serving a
probationary period
Conducted in small groups Lasts around 10 sessions
Does anger cause violence?
Could it be caused be intimidation or domestic control?
Loza and Loza-Fanous (1999)
252 Canadian offenders. Looked at offences, recidivism and anger scores. No significant link between anger and violent/non-violent offences
Some reported successes
Dowden, Blanchette and Serin (1999) Programme was successful in reducing recidivism
with high risk offenders
Ireland (2004) Offenders showed significant improvements in
anger-related behaviours following anger management programme, compared to control group
Barney was sent to prison for GBH. He had beaten up a stranger who was “looking at him funny”.
It has been suggested that Barney should take part in anger management sessions.
Come up with an outline of a programme for Barney, explaining your reasons for different sessions