HSR 111 Family and Domestic Violence

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of family and domestic violence. Students will examine the history of violence against women movements and the role of societal attitudes in defining and perpetuating violence. Attention will be given to generalized community violence and the role of criminalized response models; contemporary issues like stalking and human trafficking; and the impact within diverse communities (such as adolescents, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community). Special considerations for human service practitioners will be discussed, such as the mitigation of vicarious traumatization.