Domestic Violence

Catalog description

This course, for students in any of the educational programs at the College of Health Professions, addresses the important and complex issue of domestic violence. The course provides a comprehensive overview of domestic violence including: the definition of domestic violence, epidemiology, assessment, care and intervention, as well as legal, moral and ethical perspectives. Students will learn about domestic violence throughout the lifespan and continuum of care. The course also provides students with the opportunity to actively meet and engage with survivors of domestic violence. Students will visit facilities and organizations that address and serve this Population’s needs. Students will also plan and implement an intervention in the community setting.