MH 3700 - Introduction to Domestic Violence Counseling

3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.

An overview of the definitions, causes and theoretical paradigms of domestic violence. Focus is primarily on violence perpetrated by spouses and intimate partners, as dating violence and elder abuse, the dynamics of abusive relationships, the response modalities and an introduction to strategies of advocacy and the legal system.
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services