BCJ 450
Domestic Violence
Online Course

BCJ 450 Domestic Violence

3 Semester Units

Domestic Violence serves as an introduction to the field of family and intimate partner violence. It focuses on the criminal justice perspective, bringing together the causes and consequences, along with an in-depth examination, of this type of violence.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Examine global domestic violence against women.
  • Discuss the history of violence in the family and the value of research to understanding family violence.
  • Examine the research on domestic violence including methods of research, theories, and perspectives.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the various types of abuse including children, adolescents, adults, LGBTI partners, and abuse in later life.
  • Analyze the police and court response to intimate partner violence.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to domestic violence.

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