3.00 Credits
Relationship abuse, sexual assault and stalking represent a public health problem, with the need for complex, trauma-informed solutions. Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Prevention provides students with an overview of the theories, evidence-based literature, as well as known strategies of response and prevention. Recognition of risks to victims, characteristics of offenders, police and court procedures, public policy, and community-based services is a goal of the course. IPV treatment and prevention requires proper response from trained professionals and full utilization of available community resources. The focus of the course extends across the life course, with an emphasis on young adults.