SSC 343LEC - Violence and the Family

Addresses issues in violence and violence prevention with sections on theoretical definitions and historical context. Topics include the social context of violent behavior in families, child abuse and neglect, abusive parenting, violence against women, abuse of the elderly, violence in communities of color, and the media’s influence on the development of antisocial behavior. Explores special problems of child protection services and the justice system’s approach toward domestic violence.

Credits: 3

Grading
Graded (GRD)

Typically Offered:
Fall, Spring