Curriculum  Units/Instructional   Programs
to  Manage  Anger/Stress

Students can be taught how to manage their anger and stress. This strategy has also been at the forefront of current efforts to create and maintain safe schools.

Explanations (Summaries, Articles)

• Robinson EH, Rotter JC (1991). Coping With fears and stress. ERIC Digest
• Jewett J, (1992). Aggression and cooperation: Helping young children develop constructive strategies. ERIC Digest

Evidence (Reports, Research Reviews, Major Case Studies)

• "Appendix C: Programs for Addressing School Violence" found in Day DM, Golench CA, MacDougal J, Beals-Gonzalz CA (1995). School-based Violence Prevention in Canada: Results of a National Survey of Policies and Programs, Department of Justice, Canada.
• Harris I, Callender A, (1995). Comparative study of peace education approaches and their effectiveness
• Finkelhor D et al, (1995). The effectiveness of victimization prevention instruction: an evaluation of children's responses to actual threats and assaults
• Lickonat T, (1996). Eleven principles of effective character education. Journal of Leadership
• Kenney D, Watson S. (1999). Crime in the Schools: Reducing Conflict with Student Problem Solving.
• American Medical Asociation. Science News Update. Violence Prevention Lessons Appear to Decrease Aggression Among Youngsters.

Examples (Canadian and Other Examples)

• Enger JM et al. (1994). Effects of a Violence Prevention Program on Student Understanding of Violence.

Resources

-Planning Guides

-Programs and Materials

• The Mandt System
• Anger Management Techniques, Managing Anger, Anger Management
• High Impact Answers for Anger Management: What Works, What Doesn't and Why
• Anger Management
• Social Skills: Anger Management - Coping Skills, Relaxation   
• Anger Management: A Resource List Dealing With Anger 

-Policy Examples