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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

WOMS 355 - Preventing Gender-Based Violence: Programs and Policies (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3
GENDER VIOLENCE PREVENTION
Begins with an understanding that gender-based violence is preventable and an elimination of violence would substantially enhance individual and collective well-being. Explore risk factors at the individual, family, community, and societal levels and related approaches to prevention. These approaches span different levels (primary, secondary, and tertiary), target groups (universal, selective, and indicated), and sectors (education, social services, health care, and criminal justice). Various forms of gender-based violence, such as child abuse, teen dating violence, partner violence, sexual assault, psychological aggression, or human trafficking, can be discussed. Understand the mechanisms of programs, how programs are implemented, barriers to implementation, and how to assess their effectiveness. Further, prevention programs for diverse populations with regard to age, race and ethnicity, sexual identity, and gender identity will be highlighted. Public policies around gender-based violence which shape prevention and intervention efforts will be explored. Understand the theories, historical context, and ethics which guide these programs.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: WOMS240.
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOC & BESC) Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives: