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Oct 31, 2024
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LAW 7259 - Domestic Violence: Law, Policy, and Practice
Credits: 2
Provides a detailed examination of domestic violence (intimate partner violence) and the criminal/civil laws, policies, and practices governing response systems. Students examine the dynamics of abusive relationships; how cultural attitudes shape reactions; civil and criminal interventions; the United States’ reliance on the criminal justice system to address the issue; and the methodologies employed to increase safety and raise awareness for victims, survivors, and the community at large. Students develop a framework for understanding and representing people from different races, cultures, economic backgrounds, and lived experiences. Additionally, students explore ethical representation of survivors/batterers and the defenses available to survivors who commit crimes to avoid abuse. Student learning consists of practical instruction and exercises to aid them in becoming informed, ethical, and engaged in advocacy throughout their professional careers.
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