Comprehensive examination of human responses to victimization resulting in physical and psychological trauma; interpersonal violence as a public health issue; overview of intentional injury, neglect, abuse and exploitation throughout the lifespan; process of seeking justice for victims; characteristics and motivational issues related to perpetrators of violence; transitioning patterns from role of victim to survivor including secondary effects of victimization; theoretical and evidence-based approaches to assessment; documentation of victims and perpetrators of violence. Prerequisites: Graduate classification; NURS 601/FORS 601 or FORS 601/NURS 601; or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: NURS 602/FORS 602 Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Comprehensive examination of human responses to victimization resulting in physical and psychological trauma; interpersonal violence as a public health issue; overview of intentional injury, neglect, abuse and exploitation throughout the lifespan; process of seeking justice for victims; characteristics and motivational issues related to perpetrators of violence; transitioning patterns from role of victim to survivor including secondary effects of victimization; theoretical and evidence-based approaches to assessment; documentation of victims and perpetrators of violence. Prerequisites: Graduate classification; NURS 601/FORS 601 or FORS 601/NURS 601; or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: NURS 602/FORS 602 Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
