CRJ 285 - Family Violence & the Crim Justice Resp

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

An overview of domestic violence in America, including spouse and child abuse in its physical, sexual and psychological forms and attempts at intervention by criminal justice agencies. Analysis of types of abuse and offenders, existing research and emerging problems, as well as intervention strategies involving arrest and prosecution, protection of victims, changes in legislation and social and cultural contexts which enable violence. Prerequisite: CRJ 102, 250 or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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