Q&A Regarding Anger Management

Q. Is there a difference between anger management and domestic violence classes?

A. Yes, there is a difference. According to both federal and state law, domestic violence is defined as violence that occurs in an intimate relationship. Anger management is a course for persons who have been involved in an aggressive action towards someone else or destruction of property.

Q. Can the Anderson & Anderson batterers’ intervention program be substituted for anger management?

A. No. It is only designed to address violence that, by law, must relate to intimate relationships.

Q. If a court orders anger management classes and it is clear that the problem was domestic violence, what should we do?

A. It is not the responsibility of the provider of either batterers’ intervention or anger management to question a legal order of the court.

Q. Can a certified anger management facilitator offer batterers’ intervention classes?

A. No. In California, Penal Code 1203.091 determines the standard for all batterers’ programs in the state. It establishes the probation department in each county as the agency responsible for approving and monitoring all batterers’ programs.

Q. If I take the Certification Course in anger management, can I certify other providers?

A. No. You are only certified to provide executive coaching or anger management to adults and adolescents.

Q. How can I get my program listed on the Anderson & Anderson website?

A. You must first complete the 40 hour training, then purchase the Conover Assessment and a minimum of twenty workbooks. You must then send in your listing information in an e-mail attachment.

Q. Is the Anderson & Anderson 40 hour Anger Management Facilitator Certification accepted in my state?

A. There are no state laws in any state regarding standards for anger management. To date, the Anderson & Anderson model has never been rejected anywhere. Please visit www.andersonservices.com to see the states where we already have providers.

Q. Can providers place articles from the Anderson & Anderson website on their site?

A. Yes. As long as there are no changes in the content or authorship, you are free to place any of our articles on your site.

Q. How can a provider sell the Anderson & Anderson products on their site?

A. Any provider or non provider with a functional website can purchase products from Anderson & Anderson at a 40% discount and sell these articles on their site. No returns are accepted.

Q. Does Anderson & Anderson recommend any particular webmaster to use for website design and maintenance?

A. Yes. We recommend Joe Angerella at www.angarella.com. He maintains our site as well as the website for the American Association of Anger Management Providers.

Q. How do I get on the Batterers’ Intervention providers list?

A. Contact the probation department in the county in which you intend to provide service.