CRIM 217

Introduces the phenomena of family (domestic) violence, such as child abuse, elder abuse, and “honour”-based violence, with a focus on intimate partner violence (IPV) in Canada. Prevalence rates, contrasting theoretical perspectives, consequences of family violence, and Indigenous and non-Indigenous criminal justice and community perspectives and strategies to prevent, intervene in, and respond to family violence are discussed. Note: Students with credit for CRIM 214G cannot take this course for further credit. -- Prerequisite -- 9 university-level credits. -- Corequisite -- None -- Pre or Corequisite -- None