CJ 324 Intimate Partner Violence
Students will analyze the dynamics, prevalence, and consequences of IPV, including physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse across diverse populations. The course explores theoretical explanations for IPV, patterns of coercive control, and the intersections of gender, culture, socioeconomic status, and power. Special attention is given to the criminal justice system’s response, including law enforcement, prosecution, protective orders, and victim advocacy.