dealing with offending behaviour: anger management Flashcards
What are anger management programmes designed to help people do?
Learn how to control their anger
Anger management programmes are cognitive-behavioural in nature.
In the context of prisons, what assumption is made about anger and crime?
Many crimes occur as a result of anger
What was the aim of Ireland’s (2000) study on anger management programmes?
To investigate whether anger management programmes work with young male offenders
How many prisoners completed the anger management course in Ireland’s study?
50
What methods were used to measure the outcomes of the anger management programmes?
Cognitive-behavioural interview, Wing Behavioural Checklist (WBC), Anger Management Assessment questionnaire
What were the results of Ireland’s study on anger management programmes?
Decrease in self-reported anger and lower levels of anger reported in the WBC
What does the conclusion of Ireland’s research indicate about anger management programmes?
There is positive evidence to support their use in the short term
What is the National Anger Management Package (NAMP)?
An example of an anger management programme used in prisons
What techniques are used in the NAMP to help prisoners control their anger?
Group work, role play, keeping an anger diary
According to Novaco (1975), what does anger management focus on?
Identifying and dealing with the emotions which precede anger
What are the three stages involved in anger management?
Cognitive preparation, skill acquisition, application practice
What is the purpose of cognitive preparation in anger management?
Identify and rationalize patterns of emotion before, during, and after aggression
What occurs during the skills acquisition stage of anger management?
Therapist teaches techniques to manage anger
What techniques might be taught during skills acquisition?
Breathing techniques, meditation, positive self-talk
What happens during the application practice stage of anger management?
Offender applies learned skills to real-life situations, often through role play
What did Keen et al (2000) find regarding prisoners who participated in the NAMP?
They were able to control their anger to a greater extent and were more aware of it