HBSC 4110 - Public Health Perspectives on Family Violence

Public health views family violence from a prevention perspective. Our exploration of child abuse, intimate partner violence, and other forms of family violence will complement other disciplinary approaches by focusing heavily on the community and social factors that contribute to abusive relationships. Theories of power and coercion and approaches to researching these issues will be analyzed and discussed through our exploration of the various forms of family violence. Prereq: Advanced undergraduate standing. Cross-listed with HBSC 5110 and PBHL 4110. Semester Hours: 3 to 3