SWO 201 - Domestic Violence: Impact on Individuals, Families and Communities

Institution:
Delaware County Community College
Subject:
Social Work
Description:
This course is a one semester overview of the complexities underlying domestic violence in America, with a particular focus on Pennsylvania. Experts define domestic violence as behavioral patterns that are purposeful, often violent and used to maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Students will examine the historic and cultural context and expanded definition of domestic violence along with the current best practices to prevent and eliminate this problem. This course is designed to enhance the knowledge of students interested in the field of social work as they critically evaluate the complex overlapping of family dynamics, work place concerns and other social problems with the impact of physical, sexual, emotional, economic and psychological abuse. Special attention will be paid to the current best practices designed to assist children, individuals, families and communities with the goals of safety and self-determination. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Define domestic violence, the cycle of violence and related concepts; Identify and explain the roles of the perpetrator, victim and bystander; Describe the support/benefits and limitations of the current legal and police responses to domestic violence incidents; Identify governmental and social service agencies available to assist victims, perpetrators and bystanders; Describe the structure, content and limitations of a professional helping relationship; Identify local agencies and models of strength-based interventions and treatment practices; Demonstrate how knowledge of oppression, privilege, culture, racism, institutional racism, stereotypes, discrimination, and ethnic identity relate to the skills necessary to perform the tasks of a culturally competent social worker; Evaluate the ethical dilemmas surrounding the concept of self-determination and mandated-treatment as these relate to people who experience domestic violence; Identify the emotional and physical symptoms and causes of professional burnout along with the methods designed to prevent it.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
ENG 100 and PSY 140
Corequisites:
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Additional Information:
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Phone Number:
(610) 359-5000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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