Abuse and Family Violence

Abuse and Family Violence - CYW133
Credits:
3
Students will examine the complex factors and conditionsthat contribute to various forms of abusive situations within the family. The cyclical and trans-active nature of violence within partner relationships and the resulting impact on the child will be addressed. Also to be studied are the various professional roles with respect to prevention and intervention, current community response initiatives, methods of developing conflict resolution skills, and strategies for replacing dysfunctional patterns.