Course Description

Social Work 468a/b Violence in Families

Integration of theory with social work practice in understanding the complexity of family violence as a major social concern. This course examines various forms of violence in families across the lifespan, including child, spousal and elder abuse. Issues related to cultural diversity, marginalization and social work practice are examined.

Antirequisite: Social Work 465a offered in 1999-2000 and Social Work 465a offered in 2000-01.
Prerequisites: Third year social work courses.
3 lecture hours, half course.


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