CJ 417 - Violent Phenomena

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

While violence holds a special fascination to many, it is rarely understood. This course will examine a wide variety of violent phenomena from a multi disciplinary perspective. The history and theoretical cause of violence will be discussed, and empirical evidence will be weighed. Among the topics to be considered are categories of murder, stalking, arson, rape and other forms of violent sexuality, school violence, workplace violence, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. Attention will also be paid to injurious behaviors such as suicide and self-mutilation. Each form of violence will be examined from four different angles: causes, societal reaction, criminal justice system response and possibility of prevention.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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