Psychology of Violence

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This course examines the psychology of violence from a global and public health and public policy perspective. Online discussions, lectures/outlines, power points, film, web-based materials, and readings address interpersonal, self-directed, and collective acts of violence that threaten human psychological/physical health and wellbeing. Global and public perspectives emphasize the scope of the problem, the physical and psychosocial impact of violence, and prevention/intervention efforts. Public policy issues relate to the translation, dissemination, and diffusion of research innovation.