3/4/2015 DATE Social Science & Ed. DIVISION

3/4/2015 DATE Social Science & Ed. DIVISION

REQUIRED COURSE X NEW COURSE

x ELECTIVE COURSE REVISION

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COURSE NUMBER HSP101 TITLE The Dynamics of Domestic Violence

SEM CR HRS 3 LT HRS 3 LAB HRS SOE HRS ECH

COURSE PCS # (Assigned by Administration)

PREREQUISITES: None

Catalog Description (40 Word Limit): Study of dynamics of Domestic Violence, focusing on program philosophy, cultural diversity, direct relation of substance abuse, crisis intervention, understand IL Domestic Violence Act, criminal aspects, battering treatment & how Domestic Violence affects children & our society.

Program Philosophy 5 Culture & Domestic Violence 5 Substance Abuse & Domestic Violence 5 Crisis Intervention 5 Illinois Domestic Violence Act 5 Criminal Charges 5 Effects of Domestic Violence on Children 5 Listening Skills 5

Community Responsibility 5

EVALUATION: Quizzes Exams X Oral Pres. X Papers X

Lab Work Projects X Comp.Final X

Other Group Activities

Textbook: Title Domestic Violence Training Manual

Author State of Illinois

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Major Course Segment Hours Learning Outcomes

Program Philosophy 5 To be able to define Domestic Violence. Explain the types and the cycle of violence. Describe the power & control issues and the lethality related to Domestic Violence.

Culture & Domestic 5 Describe the culture Violence diversity, prejudices, & biases related to Domestic Violence. Explain how special populations & unique issues are affected by domestic violence. Substance Abuse & 5 Summarize how Domestic Violence substance abuse is directly related to Domestic Violence. Explain Rape Trauma Syndrome & counseling a rape victim. Define confidentiality & the Code of Ethics for Domestic Violence professionals. Be able to identify abusive relationships & develop safety planning.

Crisis Intervention 5 List guidelines for working with women,

men, & children in crisis, coping skills for crisis situations, manning the hotline, and assessing for suicide, homelessness & other crisis needs.

Illinois Domestic Violence Act 5 List the major components of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act,

Be able to explain orders of protection, describe law enforcement’s responsibility, list other civil statues & court rulings related to Domestic Violence and describe the rights of crime victims & The Witness Act.

Criminal Charges 5 Define Domestic Battery, describe how to work with the state’s attorney’s office, describe the role of an advocate, & explain batterers treatment & how group dynamics, success rates & accepting responsibility all correlate.

Effects of Domestic 5 Describe some of the Violence on children effects Domestic Violence has on children, explain how services benefit children, distinguish between emotional, physical & sexual abuse & explain the Child Abuse Reporting Act.

Listening Skills 5 Describe the art of listening, distinguish between the barriers of effective communications & describe intervention strategies & objectives of crisis counseling.

Community Responsibility 5 Describe how to help & Action teens who are witnesses or victims of

Domestic Violence, explain Collaborative Community Response to Domestic Violence, name community interventions & be able

to refer to community agencies.

Course Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

·  Students will study the dynamics of domestic violence focusing on program philosophy, cultural diversity, relationship of substance abuse, crisis intervention, criminal aspects, battering treatment and how domestic violence affects adults, children, and our society as well as understanding the Illinois Domestic Violence Act.