Family Violence

Catalog description

The nature and dynamics of family and relationship violence, including historical, legal, and cross-cultural views. Specific types of violent interactions and abuse among family members, including intimate partner abuse, sexual violence, child abuse and neglect, and elder abuse. Social influences that may cause or reinforce violent behavior in the home. Emphasis on techniques for use by law enforcement to effectively intervene and investigate, and understanding of the criminal justice response to victims, offenders, and family members affected by violence in the family. 54 hours lecture. Transfer: CSU.