Module Three

Family Name: Date Completed:

Checklist on Aggressive Tendencies

  • If someone did something against you,

would you do something to get revenge?

  • Would you let them know you were after them?
  • What sort of thing would you do if you were very angry?
  • Have you ever thought of hurting yourself when you have been really angry?
  • What would you do if someone insulted you?
  • Has there ever been a time when you really wanted to hurt someone?
  • Do you enjoy watching violent films?
  • How do you feel when you see blood?
  • How often do you get angry enough to yell and swear at people?
  • When was the last time and what happened?
  • If people let you down how quickly do you forgive them?
  • Did you get involved in fights when you were growing up?
  • Would you hit someone if they were being verbally abusive to you?
  • Do you think people who refuse to fight are cowards?
  • Do you think you are angry more often than most people?
  • How many times have you smashed things in the house when you have lost your temper?
  • When was the last time and what happened?
  • What is the most violent thing you have ever done?
  • Could you imagine doing anything like that again?
  • What would you do if someone was prodding you in the chest to make a point
  • If someone upsets you would you get angry with them?
  • Do you get angry with people who get on your nerves?
  • What would you do if someone was making fun of you?
  • What would you do to someone who was showing off?
  • Have you any convictions for violence?
  • Have you ever been arrested for violence?
  • Do you consider yourself to be an aggressive person?
  • Do you consider yourself to be a violent person?
  • Do you think other people see you as an aggressive or violent person?
  • Do other people think you are someone who can look after yourself in an argument or fight?
  • Do you think any of the things we have talked about would affect your child(ren)?
  • If yes how would it affect them?
  • If you think it affects your child(ren) how would you change your behaviour?

Taken from A Practitioner’s Tool for Child Protection and the Assessment of Parents by Jeff Fowler