Interpersonal Violence

Catalog description

This course provides a comprehensive examination of the nature and extent of domestic violence in the United States. Theoretical perspectives used to explain intimate violence are examined as well as the social factors that are related to patterns of intimate and family abuse. The course discusses domestic violence from a historical and global perspective and is designed to provide students with a greater understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on victims/survivors and society as a whole. Topics including child and elder abuse; the criminal justice system's response to domestic abuse; intervention, well as related crimes such as sexual assault and intrafamilial homicides. Credit will be earned once between CJ 425 and CRIM 425. Prerequisites: CRIM 101 or CJ 201. Grade of C or higher. Junior or higher. Offered: Every other year.