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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-24-2004 |
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AJS162
2004 Fall - 9999 |
LEC
3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Occ |
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Domestic
Violence |
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Explores domestic violence as a social problem within the
United States from historical, cultural, political, legal, and law
enforcement perspectives. Provides an overview of theories, definitions and
causes of, and interventions for domestic violence involving spousal, elder
and child abuse along with teen dating violence. Examines the dynamics and
effects of domestic violence. Addresses research issues and contemporary
domestic violence policy. Prerequisites: None. Course
Attribute(s): General Education Designation: Social and Behavioral
Sciences - [SB] |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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AJS162 2004
Fall - 9999 |
Domestic Violence |
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Define domestic violence including both social and legal
definitions. (I, IV) |
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Explain the dynamics of domestic violence. (II) |
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Explain the theoretical paradigms that have been presented
to explain domestic violence. (III) |
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Explain the characteristics of domestic violence victims
and abusers. (I, II, V) |
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Describe the
historical, social and political forces that have brought domestic violence
to the forefront of social problems. (I, III) |
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Discuss community responses to domestic violence. (VI,
VII, VIII, XI) |
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Discuss various assessments to identify spousal abuse,
dating violence and elder abuse. (VI, VIII, XI) |
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Identify components of intervention with a victim of
domestic violence. (VIII, XI) |
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Explain the cultural components affecting domestic
violence. (V) |
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Define stalking. (IX) |
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Explain the dynamics of stalking and stalker
characteristics. (IX) |
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Explain the effects of domestic violence on children and
within the family. (X) |
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Identify and describe community agencies and resources
related to domestic violence. (VII, XI) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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AJS162 2004
Fall - 9999 |
Domestic Violence |
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I. Domestic Violence:
Historical Overview A. Evolution of definitions
and theories related to domestic violence B. Myths C. Cycle of violence II. Dynamics A. Victim characteristics B. Characteristics of
abusers C. Why the victim stays D. Lethality indicators III. Theoretical
Explanations for Domestic Violence A. Social variables B. Structural variables C. Cultural values IV. Domestic Violence
Statute and Related Laws A. Domestic violence crimes
B. New domestic violence
felonies C. Relationship criteria D. Orders of Protection E. Injunctions against
harassment D. Federal laws 1. Violence Against Women
Act 2. Brady 3. Full Faith and Credit 4. Lautenberg V. Cultural Issues
Regarding Domestic Violence A. Multicultural
perspectives B. Diversity issues C. Cultural issues for law
enforcement VI. Effective Law
Enforcement Response A. Tactical response to
domestic violence scenes B. Investigation C. Evidence collection D. Special issues in
domestic violence cases VII. Prosecution and Court
Related Issues A. Prosecution policies B. Evidence based
prosecution VIII. Intervention A. Victim's rights B. Victim services C. Abuser intervention IX. Stalking A. Stalker characteristics B. Anti-stalking laws X. Effects on Children A. Research findings B. New laws XI. Resources and Services
for Domestic Violence Victims A. Services available for
abusers and victims B. Therapy for domestic
violence abusers and victims |