Child Abuse & Family Violence

Catalog description

This course provides the definition and incidence of physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and sexual molestation; the dynamics of family violence; and resulting evidence of trauma. Offender and non-offender characteristics are reviewed. Emphasis is given to understanding cultural factors as they apply to family violence. The treatment of children, adolescents, the family, and adults abused as children is covered. The evidence for and efficacy of various treatments is examined. Ethical and legal issues, referral sources and community resources, and confidentiality is covered.