How Anger Management Classes Work for Inmates at FCI Oxford
Anger management in the federal system connects to the Bureau's needs assessments and First Step Act incentives. Here's how the Anger Management EBRR works, who needs to teach it for credit, and what completing it could mean for someone at FCI Oxford.
The Bureau of Prisons treats Anger Management as an Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction (EBRR) program linked to an identified
The Anger Management EBRR is listed as available at all BOP institutions, including FCI Oxford. That said, timing, class size, and how often it runs depends on what the facility is scheduling at any given moment.
Since the BOP lists Anger Management as available system-wide, FCI Oxford can offer it as part of its EBRR programming. The program is on the menu - but you'll want to confirm the current situation at Oxford. Is a group running now? How do people get on the list? When's the next start date?
For Anger Management to count properly, Psychology Services has to deliver it. The BOP's guidance is clear on this - it's required for program fidelity and proper credit. If the class isn't being provided through Psychology Services, your loved one should ask whether completion will actually count as Anger Management for EBRR purposes.
Anger Management is part of the larger EBRR universe, and the BOP ties participation to real incentives. Adults in custody who enroll in, participate in, or successfully complete EBRRs receive consideration for a nearer-release transfer. This matters for families - it's one of the few incentives that can affect where someone is housed as they approach release.
- ✓ Adults in custody who enroll, participate, or successfully complete EBRRs can receive consideration for a nearer-release transfer.
- ✓ Adults in custody in opt-in status earn additional monthly phone minutes as a programming incentive.
- ✓ Completing EBRRs that are 100 hours or longer can earn a financial achievement award or preferred housing.
- ✓ Completing EBRRs under 100 hours may allow participation in institution incentive events.
- Confirm the program is currently offered at FCI Oxford - Anger Management is available across BOP institutions, but the local schedule can vary.
- Ask who is delivering the class - for proper credit, Anger Management must be delivered by Psychology Services.
- Verify how completion will be recorded - have your loved one ask what documentation they’ll receive and how the completion will show up for EBRR credit.
Need help with First Step Act questions? For general information or questions about the FSA or the guide, you can contact the Reentry Services Division by emailing FSA@BOP.GOV.
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- ✓ Whether Anger Management is running right now at FCI Oxford, and when the next group starts
- ✓ How enrollment works locally (waitlist, referral, sign-up process)
- ✓ How often the class is offered and whether it runs continuously or in cycles
- ✓ How many people can be enrolled at a time (capacity can affect wait times)
Reminder: If your loved one is taking Anger Management for EBRR credit, confirm it’s delivered by Psychology Services and ask how the institution will document completion.
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