Does Anger Management Among Prisoners Work? — A Review of Recent Meta-Analyses

Abstract

Anger is a complex emotion that can motivate individuals to commit crimes. This central belief has led many researchers as well as policymakers to wonder whether anger management programs can help reduce the prevalence of recidivism or re-offending among offenders. Over the years, there have been several studies that have been designed to answer this question, which in turn has led many to carry out a meta-analysis. The present article is aimed at examining some recent meta-analyses on this topic and an attempt has been made to find a more comprehensive answer to the question- Does anger management among prisoners really work?