CRIJ 4309 Family Violence

Family violence occurs among all races, genders, ages, and socio-economic statuses. This course focuses on the examination of family violence through a criminological lens, to identify the causes of family violence and the rationales of the offenders. Special attention will be paid to theoretical explanations including biological, social/structural, and life course theories. Additionally, the course examines the physical and psychological ramifications of family violence for the victims and the criminal consequences of family violence for the offender. 

Prerequisite

Students must complete CRIJ 1301 as the prerequisite to this course.