Victimology and Crisis, a Social Services Perspective

Catalog description

A social work response to victimology, working with the criminal justice system, evidence-based techniques in crisis intervention, and the importance of a multicultural and global perspective. Includes a therapeutic approach to topics such as sexual assault, family violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, stress management, natural disasters, effective coping skills, appropriate community resources, and the responsiveness of the justice system. Prerequisites: None.