Portland-State-University 2023-2024 Bulletin

SW 375 Intimate Partner Violence: Theories & Practices

Introduces theories, interventions, research, and complex issues associated with intimate partner violence (IPV). Survey popular/unpopular theories used to understand and explain IPV. Explores range of interventions targeting individuals & communities used by diverse stakeholders. While most IPV interventions engaged by soc serv providers target micro practice, students will explore the intersections of micro & macro violence to better understand the influence of state and structural violence on the lives of individuals & communities, particularly those from racialized groups.

Credits

4
  • Up one level
  • 300