Social Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence

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Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOCI 151 or SOCI 161 and Junior standing or permission of instructor. Description: Considers the range of theoretical explanations from a social perspective for the pervasive violence between intimate partners. Particularly examines the research on intimate partner violence and the implications of this research for programs and policies assisting both the victim and the abuser.