摘要: The emotion of anger is clearly important as an antecedent for many forms violence. In this article I describe some contemporary influential psychological ideas about the nature and its links with aggressive violent behaviour. also application such to therapeutic interventions offenders in form 'anger management' similar programmes. review evidence against effectiveness these make suggestions how outcomes, including reductions reoffending, might be improved. Finally, propose that a broader approach needed future. Interventions reduce anger-related violence need focus on readiness client, developing theoretical orientation primary prevention.