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Describe the use of anger management as a method of modifying criminal behaviour.
10 marks
Point
What is anger A modified form of stress inoculation and CBT. Is used in order to reduce aggression in violent
management individuals by teaching them positive strategies in order to reduce aggression.
What are the 1. Cognitive restructuring – in order to change the offenders view of communications and
aims of AM expressions of emotions.
2. Regulation of arousal – to prevent them from becoming angry.
3. Behavioural skills training – teaching new coping strategies in order to deal with
stressors and challenging social interactions.
Example of AM - The CALM program – controlling aggression by learning to manage it
- Used within prisons in order to reduce the aggression of offenders.
- Is conducted in a group environment as a condition of offender’s sentence.
- The offenders have to attend 24 session (2 times a week) over a 12-week period.
- Homework is given to the offenders to complete after each session
Conceptualisation - This is where the relationship between the group is formed as well as offenders
identifying triggers that cause their anger.
- E.g why did the offender commit crime (assault on individuals that took this piss out
their family)
Skills acquisition - Teaches offenders new coping strategies in order to reduce the regulation of arousal
such as aggression.
- Such as relaxation or improved communication skills.
- And even the ability to walk away
Application - Role playing within the group as well as any situations that they experience within
prison.
- Also use visualisation and imagery techniques (invitro), in order to allow the offender to
practice their newly learnt skills
Novaco - Found the use of anger management reduced aggressive behaviour by 75%.
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