Q: What is the CALM programme?
This programmes is designed to change the way offenders think and behave. It focuses on reducing arousal, addressing thinking patterns, improving problem solving, and developing relapse prevention strategies - all in relation to the issue of anger management. Effectively it is based on the idea that thinking, behaviour and emotions are related.
Q: How did you get on the programme?
- As a condition of your Community Order, imposed by the Court's.
- As a condition of your prison licence
- Your Probation Officer has decided that this is a programme that is right for you, and you are willing to attend and take part in the programme.
Q: What will you have to do?
- You must attend all twenty four group sessions, which works out at two and a half hours per week. There is also pre and post programme work to complete with your probation officer.
- You will be required to sign a contract which outlines the rules and requirements of that programme.
- If you are unable to attend a programme session you must contact your Probation Officer or a programmes tutor immediately. failing to attend a programme may mean that you will be returned to Court.
- Some assignment work will be completed outside of the group environment
Q: What are the programmes primary aims?
- To Encourage people to develop the basic thinking skills that will help them effectively deal with situations that may trigger emotional arousal, especially those that can lead to violence, such as anger and jealousy.
- To increase public protection
- To challenge individuals to accept responsibility for their offence and its consequences
Q: What are the targets of this particular programme?
- To identify and manage arousal
- Recognise and remedy cognitive and perceptual distortions
- To learn and develop assertive communication skills
- identify and control other emotions such as depression and jealousy
- Anticipate and prepare for relapse
Q: Who is suitable?
At this point in time this programme is aimed at male participants,
- Whose offending is related to poor thinking skills and use of aggressive/violent behaviour
- Have been assessed as suitable for the programme in a Pre-Sentence Report
- Offenders who present a medium to high risk to the public
Q: Who is not suitable?
- Those with serious mental health problems
- Those who might be at risk if disclosing offences of a sensitive nature
- Individuals who may not be able to work within a group setting
- Those who have been violent towards their partner
- Those whose use of violence has been instrumental
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