SOW 3330 - Violence,Trauma and Resilience

Institution:

Iona University

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Description:

This course will look at the risk factors and vulnerabilities as well as the coping strategies and protective factors found in populations of people who have experienced violence and/or trauma. The history of psychological trauma and the stages of recovery will be examined. Various theories from psychology, sociology, criminology and social work will be reviewed in regard to the causes, responses and historical context of violence, trauma and abuse. Several methods of helping people who have experienced violence, trauma and/or abuse will be presented. Social policy and governmental responses to the plights of victims will also be covered. Topics will include natural disasters, terrorism, child abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse. Factors such as racism, classism, ethnocentricism and homophobia that contribute to violence, trauma and/or abuse will also be explored. Students completing this course will be eligible to apply for a Certificate of Completion for the NYS Coursework /Training in the Identification & Reporting of Child Abuse & Maltreatment. Open to all students for elective credit. 4 credits. F, S, SU

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iona.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 633-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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