California Judges are ruling in favor of criminal defendants
who enroll in anger management coaching prior to arraignment in domestic
violence cases. This strategy is designed to convince the courts to show
leniency in favor or defendants who are able to demonstrate that they
acknowledge the need of anger management coaching and are moving proactively to
seek assistance.
Current overcrowding in California Jails are also a factor
in avoiding jail sentences in favor of rehabilitation. In Los Angeles County,
the Superior Courts, District Attorney, Probation Department, Department of
Children and Family Services and the Public Defender’s office have been
successful in contracting with a Vendor to train and certify anger management
facilitators to provide anger management classes and coaching in Los Angeles
County.
All Certified Anger Management Facilitators in Los Angeles
County must receive 40 hours of training and complete 16 hours of continuing
education yearly. In addition, all approved programs must use a Pre and Post
Test and client workbooks.
It appears that California will set a trend for other
judicial districts nationwide.
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