Elena is a forensic psychologist working in a secure rehabilitation facility. She has been asked to carry out a case formulation on an offender, Marcus, who is being considered for progression to a low-security wing. Marcus has been uncooperative with his assigned anger management sessions.
Elena explores Marcus's background and learns that during his childhood he witnessed severe domestic violence. She also finds that his current interpersonal relationships within the facility are highly volatile and hostile. Elena notes that Marcus has a history of amphetamine misuse and struggled with chronic housing instability before his conviction.
Discuss how Elena may conduct a case formulation to understand the function of offending behaviour in Marcus.
You must make reference to the context in your answer.
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