COUN 644 - Child Abuse and Family Violence

Institution:

University of Southern California

Subject:

Description:

Definition and incidence of physical and emotional abuse, neglect, sexual molestation, dynamics of family violence; offender and non-offender characteristics. Treatment of children, adolescents, the family, and adults abused as children. Treatment modalities, including individual, group, and family therapy. Ethical and legal issues, referral sources, multidisciplinary approach to child abuse, assessment, interview techniques, and confidentiality. Minimum of thirty contact hours. Cross-listing: MFAM 644.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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