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Family Violence


Course Description

Data, methods, and theories used in the study of various forms of family violence, including child maltreatment and intimate partner violence. Focuses on the causes and consequences of violence as well as prevention and intervention strategies, including the social welfare and criminal justice responses.


Athena Title

Family Violence


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in SOCI 3840E


Prerequisite

SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1101H or SOCI 2600 or permission of department


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

After completion of this course, students should: 1. Understand the types and limitations of data used by researchers who study domestic violence. 2. Have an in-depth understanding of the theoretical perspectives applied to the study of domestic violence. 3. Be able to critically analyze and evaluate the results of empirical research on domestic violence. 4. Be able to integrate and synthesize research findings from their readings for assigned essays. 5. Be able to apply course material to policy and practice designed to address domestic violence. Students will demonstrate their mastery of course content via examinations and will further develop their knowledge by producing writing assignments.


Topical Outline

Possible topics: Family Violence from an Historical Perspective Theories of Family Violence Child Abuse Sibling Violence Intimate Partner Violence Elder Abuse Social Welfare and Criminal Justice Responses


Syllabus