SOCWK 685 - Beyond the Cycle of Violence

3 credit(s)
Attempts to understand the why and how of the various ways humans express violence. We will begin by analyzing Judith Herman’s comparison of war and gender violence, continue on to review the history of the women’s anti-violence movement as a framework to understand existing knowledge on interpersonal violence. The various forms this violence takes, ways of identifying a victim and survivor and, approaches to intervention will be discussed. Cultural dimensions of the expression of violence will be discussed. Techniques for healing the wounds of trauma will be practiced through participatory exercises. The course will conclude with a study of prevention strategies and ways to implement them.