PSY 481 - Domestic Violence

Institution:

Wilmington University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Statistics indicate that family violence is a serious pervasive problem in our society that affects increasingly larger numbers of individuals each year. The course will provide a psychological and criminal justice perspective on family violence. Included in the course will be a review of theories and research on family violence; the types of abuse; responses from the legal and criminal justice systems; assessment and intervention techniques; and community support services for victims and perpetrators.

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.wilmu.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 967-5464

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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