methods of modifying criminal behaviour - anger management (describe)
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- methods of modifying criminal behaviour - anger management
- a type of CBT that aims to help individuals use productive methods to manage their anger instead of demonstrating their anger in abusive, aggressive and criminal ways
- two main aims
- to reduce rates of recidivism
- If anger can be controlled and its effects limited, then offenders who are prone to angry outbursts may be able to reduce criminality
- to reduce then levels of anger and aggression in the short term
- if anger can be reduced short term, this may reduce spontaneous crimes
- to reduce rates of recidivism
- Ainsworth (2000) found 3 main stages in most anger management programmes
- 1) cognitive preparation
- offenders analyse their own patterns of anger and the situations and thinking processes that may accompany it
- 2) skills acquisition
- the offenders are taught skills to help them manage their anger eg. relaxation or avoidance. They might also be taught social skills like assertion or conflict resolution.
- 3) application practice
- offenders practice applying their skills in a controlled and non-threatening environment. eg. role-playing situations that would usually make the offender angry can be used to identify and overcome triggers.
- 1) cognitive preparation
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