Anger managment

Question 1

strength tackles the cause

Answer 1

unlike behaviour modification anger management aims to tackle the causes of offending- that is the cognitive processes that trigger anger and ultimately offending behavior. it gives insight into the cause of criminality and allows offenders to self discover which leads to more permanent change.

Question 2

limitations low mundane realism
Blackburn

Answer 2

Blackburn points out that it relies on role-play which doesn’t properly reflect all possible triggers or how they would actually feel in the moment in the real world. Any progress made may account for very little when for example compared to a busy centre pub on a saturday night. Low evidence for reducing recidivism.

Question 3

limitation expensive

Answer 3

expensive to run as requires a highly trained specialist who are used to dealing with violent offenders. Many prisons may not have the resources to fund. Success is also based on the commitment of offenders and its hard if they are uncooperative and apathetic.