Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take SOCI-201. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max:
Description: An exploration of family violence from a sociological and criminological lens. Specific types of violence that occur in the family setting (spousal abuse, child abuse, elder abuse, and dating violence) are examined, including patterns based on gender, social class, race, age, culture, and religion. Prevention and intervention measures are discussed, along with public policy implications.