PSY 316 - Family Violence

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

This course is intended to provide students with a stronger understanding of the scope and seriousness of all forms of family violence and abuse, and the difficulties faced by criminal justice and human service agencies. Historical, social, political, psychological, and legal aspects of family violence will be considered, and much time will be devoted to examining underlying causes. This course will also evaluate some of the nonviolent harm done by families to their members, including the contributions made by family structure and functioning to problems such as delinquency or adult criminality, depression, and suicide.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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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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