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CrJ 151
The course is designed to acquaint the student with the crime of family violence and its
psychological, social and legal aspects. Upon completion of the course the student will be
expected to:
1. Identify the characteristics, dynamics, and causal factors of the various types of family
violence;
2. Explain the relationships among types of family violence, and the connection of family
violence to other crimes and societal problems;
3. Evaluate the legal and criminal justice aspects of, and law enforcement responses to,
family violence;
4. Analyze the relationship of family violence to other crimes and societal problems;
5. Recognize the various strategies of family violence prevention and intervention.
Revised 03/07