David Nugent was introduced early to domestic violence. His father regularly beat his mother. The boy was accustomed to police knocking at the door.
Pakenham men are coming to grips with anger and saving their families.
It took David Nugent's wife to tell him "enough is enough" 10 years ago before he addressed his abusive nature.
Teenage schoolboys with anger problems are seeking peace in fishing, bike riding and writing journals to help them protect their friends and loved ones from harm.
Ten years ago David Nugent, 43, realised that if he did not change his behaviour he would lose his partner and family.
The whole purpose of today is to get the message out that violence against women...never an excuse, never a reason and never, ever, ever is it justified.
Aimed at 12 to 15 year olds, the 22 week anger management course has been designed by Heavy METAL (Men's Education Towards Anger and Life) founder David Nugent, who says the programme can change young people's lives.
Students from Fountain Gate Secondary College had the thrill of a lifetime.
Student who battle mental health can take an often-overlooked emotional toll on teachers.
Dominic Cadden investigates how males can express their rage in positive ways.