Anger Management Treatment (Adult) is defined by the CEBC as the treatment of adults with anger control problems or anger-related difficulties. Anger has been associated with many negative consequences, including aggressive behavior, family violence, substance abuse, and physical health problems. In addition, anger problems are common in populations diagnosed with a mental disorder or illness. Parents involved in the child welfare system are often required to attend anger management classes as a part of their case plan.
Anger Management Treatment (Adult) is defined by the CEBC as the treatment of adults with anger control problems or anger-related difficulties. Anger has been associated with many negative consequences, including aggressive behavior, family violence, substance abuse, and physical health problems. In addition, anger problems are common in populations diagnosed with a mental disorder or illness. Parents involved in the child welfare system are often required to attend anger management classes as a part of their case plan.
Women and gender-diverse people in criminal justice settings (jails, prisons, and community corrections) with histories of anger, aggression and/or violence
Adults referred for intimate partner related violence or anger management issues, either court-ordered (civil or criminal), as well as voluntary participants in either correctional or community settings
Adults who have been treated unjustly and have residual anger, anxiety, depression, and/or low self-esteem
Adults who need help with managing their anger; program has also been used with adolescents
Adults who have anger control and/or communication problems; can also be used with adolescents
Fathers with a history of intimate partner violence (IPV) and/or co-occurring substance misuse who have at least one child under the age of 13
Adults having difficulty managing anger; program has also been used with young children with language skills through teenagers
Adults with anger management issues and possibly other mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, and relationship problems; can also be used with children and adolescents with mental health issues
Adults who need help managing their anger
Adults with anger regulation problems; program has also been used with adolescents
Adults dealing with anger mismanagement issues; court or employer-ordered and self-referrals; program has also been used with adolescents and couples dealing with anger
Women and gender-diverse people in criminal justice settings (jails, prisons, and community corrections) with histories of anger, aggression and/or violence
Adults referred for intimate partner related violence or anger management issues, either court-ordered (civil or criminal), as well as voluntary participants in either correctional or community settings
Adults who have been treated unjustly and have residual anger, anxiety, depression, and/or low self-esteem
Adults who need help with managing their anger; program has also been used with adolescents
Adults who have anger control and/or communication problems; can also be used with adolescents
Fathers with a history of intimate partner violence (IPV) and/or co-occurring substance misuse who have at least one child under the age of 13
Adults having difficulty managing anger; program has also been used with young children with language skills through teenagers
Adults with anger management issues and possibly other mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, and relationship problems; can also be used with children and adolescents with mental health issues
Adults who need help managing their anger
Adults with anger regulation problems; program has also been used with adolescents
Adults dealing with anger mismanagement issues; court or employer-ordered and self-referrals; program has also been used with adolescents and couples dealing with anger
The Anger Management Treatment (Adult) topic area is relevant to child welfare because anger management, along with parenting, substance abuse treatment, and mental health treatment, is among the four most commonly found service areas identified in child welfare case plans and court orders. In Fresno County [where Mr. Himes worked in 2010], anger management is found in approximately 60% of the case plans. In addition, anger management programs often do not have consistent standards and program outcomes and are not research-based. Frequently, anger management programs are derived from certified batterer treatment programs which are mandated through the criminal justice system and can last up to 52 weeks. Rarely is a program specifically designed for child welfare clients. There is no consistent specific screening criteria used to determine the need for anger management services. With the high level of service utilization and the lack of standardized and outcome-based program options, the concern for ultimately insuring the safety of children in the child welfare system is a strong driving force behind highlighting anger management (adult) on the CEBC.
Howard Himes, Director
Napa County Health and Human Services
Napa, CA
The Anger Management Treatment (Adult) topic area is relevant to child welfare because anger management, along with parenting, substance abuse treatment, and mental health treatment, is among the four most commonly found service areas identified in child welfare case plans and court orders. In Fresno County [where Mr. Himes worked in 2010], anger management is found in approximately 60% of the case plans. In addition, anger management programs often do not have consistent standards and program outcomes and are not research-based. Frequently, anger management programs are derived from certified batterer treatment programs which are mandated through the criminal justice system and can last up to 52 weeks. Rarely is a program specifically designed for child welfare clients. There is no consistent specific screening criteria used to determine the need for anger management services. With the high level of service utilization and the lack of standardized and outcome-based program options, the concern for ultimately insuring the safety of children in the child welfare system is a strong driving force behind highlighting anger management (adult) on the CEBC.
Howard Himes, Director
Napa County Health and Human Services
Napa, CA
The Anger Management Treatment (Adult) topic area was added in 2010. Raymond Chip Tafrate, PhD was the topic expert and was involved in identifying and rating any of the programs with an original load date in 2010 (as found on the bottom of the program's page on the CEBC) or others loaded earlier and added to this topic area when it launched. The topic area has grown over the years and any programs added since 2010 were identified by CEBC staff, the Scientific Panel, and/or the Advisory Committee. For these programs, Dr. Tafrate was not involved in identifying or rating them.
The Anger Management Treatment (Adult) topic area was added in 2010. Raymond Chip Tafrate, PhD was the topic expert and was involved in identifying and rating any of the programs with an original load date in 2010 (as found on the bottom of the program's page on the CEBC) or others loaded earlier and added to this topic area when it launched. The topic area has grown over the years and any programs added since 2010 were identified by CEBC staff, the Scientific Panel, and/or the Advisory Committee. For these programs, Dr. Tafrate was not involved in identifying or rating them.
