Evaluation Title

Women and Anger

Type of evaluation

Data type Qualitative and Quantitative

Evaluation Focus Impact of programme, Improved model of delivery

Key indicators Anger management, Attitudinal change, Behavioural change, Communication skills, Completion rates

Project output Structured workshop programme

Model of change Transtheoritcal model

Methodologies Observation, Pre and post programme measures, Profiling, Questionnaires

Research limitations Longer term impact

Summary of evaluation

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The evaluation report concluded that findings indicate that the programme can be effective in the selection, engagement and facilitation of attitudinal and personal change for women who identify themselves as having problems with the management and expression of angry feelings. This evaluation focused on two key factors:

To explore the impact and experience of the programme on participants

To determine an improved model of delivery of the programme.

it used the Correctional Services Accreditation Panel (C-SAP) critiera for assessing interventions namely:

Selection and targeting, effective methods, skills orientation & programme material, engagement and motivation, programme & treatment integrity, organisational and programme issues.

Project description

The Women and Anger programme currently comprises 15 x 2 hr sessions and is designed to enable women to communicate their anger better so to reduce the likelihood of harm to themselves or others within the community. The programme was piloted with women in four different locations; at Clean Break in partnership with Camden MIND, at Cranstoun Drug Treatment Service, at HMP Cookham Wood and at the therapeutic community at HMP Winchester.

Key Quote

Of the 35 women that commenced the women and anger programme 71% completed. When compared to other intervention groupwork programmes developed for women within the criminal justice system, the completion rate is a positive finding. “Feedback from participants also illustrated the positive experiences gained by women who completed the programme allied with overall improvements in communication styles and stages of change.”

The Women and Anger programme can be deemed a success in the completion of 71% of programme commencements.  More importantly, there is evidence that the programme facilitated significant improvements in the attitudes and strategies for the appropriate management of anger.  In light of the varied levels of experience and personal features for the women who undertook the pilot programmes, the evidence of positive programme impact is very encouraging.


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