CRJ 2230 Domestic Violence

(formerly CRJ 223)

Violence that takes place within the family was not always considered criminal. This course will introduce the student to the social phenomena that provided the impetus for the enactment of modern domestic relations laws and child protection statutes. It will examine the nature and consequences of domestic violence and the challenging role of the criminal justice system in redressing intra-familial crimes.

CRJ 2230 Domestic Violence

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