Contemporary Issues in Domestic Violence

Spring 2022
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
WGST/Social Work
4400
Credit Hours
3
Kimberly Scates
Monday
6-8:50pm
Core/Cross-listed
Core Course
Course Description

Same as SOC_WK 4400/7400

This course covers the history of the battered women's movement, violence theories, policy issues, prevention and intervention practice models for working with battered women, their children, and abusers. Contemporary issues such as teen dating violence, universal screening, healthcare issues, workplace violence and coordinated community approaches will be examined.