Family Violence Issues

FVI3006Understanding and Treating Woman Abuse Offenders3 ch

Examines the major theories of men's violence against women in intimate relationships and explores the different treatment and prevention models which have evolved from these theories. Topics include: psychological and social dynamics of abusers, role of assessment in treatment, treatment interventions, ethical issues in treating offenders, Aboriginal programs, preventive programs, efficacy of treatment and preventive programs. 

Prerequisite: Six credit hours from FVI 2001 , 2002 , 2003 (or SOCI 1563 ); or permission of the instructor.