CRJU 4350 - Family Violence

Description

Explores a range of crimes that occur in the family setting, including violence between intimate partners, child abuse, and neglect. Theoretical factors, as well as how the criminal justice system responds to both victims and perpetrators of family violence, will be examined.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

Demonstrate a sound general knowledge of the criminological sciences as applied to the area of family violence.
Demonstrate competence in written communication, producing well-organized writing on family violence that meets conventional standards of correctness, exhibits appropriate style and awareness of audience, and presents substantial material.
Demonstrate understanding of the structural forces behind family violence.

Course Structure

Module 1: History of Family Violence
Module 2: Research and Theory
Module 3: Child Abuse
Module 4: Intimate Partner Violence
Module 5: Family Violence Perpetrators
Module 6: Elder Abuse
Module 7: The Criminal Justice System's Response to Family Violence
Module 8: Stalking and Homicide

Credit Hours

Criminal Justice

Prerequisites

CRJU 1100 & CRJU 3300