SOCW 412 - Intimate Partner Violence

This course examines the psychological and sociological aspects of partner battering and the accompanying intervention skills needed to assist families. Students will learn about client-defined advocacy as a framework. Emphasis is placed on anti-racist and equity-centered approaches to practice, including the impact of systemic oppression, intersectionality, and cultural humility. The course supports students in developing as culturally responsive generalist practitioners capable of assessing, intervening, and preventing intimate partner violence in diverse communities.

Credits: 3