Family violence is examined from a variety of theoretical perspectives, such as feminist, exchange, and systems. Dating violence, violence in marriage and marriage-like relationships, child abuse, and elder abuse are considered.

Antirequisite(s): Sociology 4439F/G, Social Work 4468A/B.

Prerequisite(s): 1.0 units of Family Studies and Human Development 2000-level courses, or 1.0 units of former Family Studies 2000-level courses, or enrolment in third or fourth year of the Major in Criminal Justice or Honours Specialization in Community and Criminal Justice modules, or permission of instructor.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.