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CALMER
The CALMER program runs for 8 sessions. This program was developed so participants would have the chance to review and practice the skills learned in the Controlling Anger and Learning to Manage It (CALM) Program.


Participants of the CALM Program acknowledged that before taking the course they found it hard to keep their anger or emotions under control.By learning new ways to think about and respond to tough situations, they discovered that they could manage the feelings that kept bringing them into contact with the criminal justice system.

All skills need to be practiced and most people need to use new skills over and over again before they remember how and when to use them. The more practice people have, the more likely they will be able to use the new skills in new and difficult situations.



The CALMER relapse-prevention program is all about review and practice. It gives participants the chance to ‘try out’ their skills in the community where they are faced with real-life challenges daily.

What the program teaches

  • To review the skills learned in CALM
  • To try out CALM skills when faced with real-life challenges
  • To try out new skills and tools to see what works best in different situations
  • To continue to monitor thoughts, feelings and behaviors
  • To apply skills that help one to remain in control of feelings, behaviors, and therefore, the future
  • To learn new skills and ways of enjoying life in the community
  • To review and adjust the relapse-prevention plan
  • To get extra support and encouragement

CALMER program eligibility
If you have completed CALM, you are ready for the Controlling Anger and Learning to Manage it – Effective Relapse-prevention (CALMER) Program.
Jun 20, 2007
Washington D.C. Courts 32nd Annual Judicial Conference (Focus on Violence in the District of Columbia)
A Bill Winogron blog

S4’s Bill Winogron was recently fortunate enough to be invited to address the 32nd Annual Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia, in Washington, DC. On the invitation of Associate Director, Mr. Jasper Ormond, and Director, Mr. Paul Quander Jr. of CSOSA (Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency), Bill spoke on the topic: Evidence based criminal justice interventions.

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