Interpersonal Violence

Catalog description

Examines the various types and patterns of violence related to cultural values, beliefs, biases and societal issues, as well as the historical perspective of violence. Content includes: family, community, youth, and workplace violence, and child, domestic, elder and sexual abuse. Theories concerning gender violence, gangs, bias and hate crimes, and terrorism are challenged. Public health and health care issues related to violence, and primary, secondary, and tertiary level interventions for victims and offenders of violence are discussed. Individual responsibilities associated with identification and reporting violence are identified. Healthcare measures to identify and prevent violence are analyzed. Methods of treatment for victims and perpetrators of violence are evaluated. Students must earn a minimum of a B in the course. Students who receive less than a B will be required to repeat the course. Students will be allowed to repeat the course no more than once. A second grade below a B will make students ineligible to continue in programs requiring this course.