Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Family Violence

SWLF 3806  Family Violence

Prerequisites:

24 credits completed.

Antirequisites:

SWLF 3805

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

This course examines the problem of violence within the family. Topics may include child abuse and neglect, intimate partner abuse, elder abuse, and sexual violence. We also explore the role of professionals (in fields like criminal justice, mental health, and child welfare) in the detection, treatment, and prevention of violence and abuse. This course may be credited towards Gender Equality and Social Justice.