Interpersonal Violence. 3 credits

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Examines various forms of interpersonal and family violence, including child abuse, dating violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault, focusing on dominant theories in the field, incidence, nature, causes, and consequences. Particular attention is paid to various policies, interventions, and prevention efforts, with a focus on understanding the gaps and needs from an evidence-based perspective. Students will apply their knowledge using illustrative case studies and other examples, and will examine what we know and don’t know about interpersonal violence in under-served communities.  Offered by Social Work . May not be repeated for credit.