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BSHS/407

Family Violence Across the Lifespan: A Multi-Strata Problem

3 credits

Total credits

5 weeks

Course length

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Take this course on its own, or as part of a degree or certificate program.

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Course level: Upper Division

This course explores the phenomenon and social problem of family violence with both macro- and micro-theory explanations and an in-depth literature review. Students will demonstrate an understanding of assessment strategies, consequences, and contributing factors of family violence across socio-economic strata and the full range of diverse populations experiencing family violence. Attention is focused on professional and social responses that include clinical interventions, educational initiatives within schools, and responses to the disclosure of family violence in agency and private settings. Skills to develop a human services approach to preventing family violence are enhanced in this course; students are required to outline their own personal and professional roles in the movement to end family violence.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

What you'll learn

Course skills and outcomes

  • Analyze the various factors that contribute to family violence.
  • Describe the potential physical and emotional consequences of violence on the family.
  • Analyze the application of theories of family violence in the human service field.

  • Describe possible physical and behavioral indicators of different types of child abuse and neglect.
  • Examine the issues surrounding sibling abuse.
  • Describe the role of child protective agencies in ensuring child safety.
  • Evaluate the effects of child sexual abuse and exploitation on individuals and their families.
  • Evaluate the long-term effects of physical abuse and neglect on individuals and their families.

  • Analyze the primary issues and changing dynamics associated with intimate partner abuse and violence.
  • Examine the role of the criminal justice response to intimate partner abuse.

  • Examine the primary issues associated with abuse of older adults.
  • Analyze the extent, types, and theories associated with abuse of older adults.

  • Determine the effect of issues related to family violence on the family.
  • Design a human service plan for working with a family experiencing family violence or abuse.
  • Identify ethical concerns related to working with families experiencing family violence or abuse.
  • Explain the role of the human service professional in preventing and ending family violence.

Why UOPX

Why take courses at University of Phoenix

Accreditation that matters

We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

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