Domestic Violence (CRJ 223)
Term: 2011-2012 Academic Year Spring
Schedule
Fri, 12:15 PM - 3:05 PM (1/18/2012 - 5/12/2012) Location: MAIN KELLE K004
Description
Violence that takes place within the family was not always considered criminal. This course will introduce the student to the social phenomena that provided the impetus for the enactment of modern domestic relations laws and child protection statutes. It will examine the nature and consequences of domestic violence and the challenging role of the criminal justice system in redressing intra-familial crimes.