CCJ 2685 Domestic and Sexual Violence

SYLLABUS

Term: Summer 2012

Instructor’s Name: Jada L. Bush, M.S. Office Location: 222 YPST or Room 134 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Class Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 12:40-2:50pm Office Hours: Tuesdays immediately following class, or by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This Course is designed to examine the various expressions of violence within the family structure, including child abuse, spouse and partner abuse, and elder abuse. Topics will also include sexual abuse, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic homicide. Students will study the psychological and social causes of domestic and sexual violence, recognizing its signs, and studying its effect on its victims as well as programs and policies for prevention and treatment.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:  Define domestic violence  List examples of crimes which are considered to be domestic violence  Understand the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of the different types of domestic violence  Understand the theoretical perspectives on domestic violence  Understand the practical, social, political, and moral issues connected to intervention and prevention of domestic violence  Describe the different sex offenses under law  Understand the psychological, sociological, and legal issues related to sexual abuse  Describe the different typologies the violent sex offender

TEXT BOOK:

Gosselin, Denise K. (2010). Heavy Hands: An Introduction to the Crimes of Family Violence (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Attendance is mandatory. Three or more unexcused absences will result in a failing grade in class. Students will be held responsible for any class changes, all assignments, and lecture material. In case of illness or serious accident the student should communicate with the instructor as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to institute changes for the good of the class and the student as she sees necessary. Changes will be announced in class.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:

1. Lecture and discussion on textbook materials. 2. Preparation of written materials.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

If, to participate in this course, you require an accommodation due to physical or learning impairment, you must contact the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities. You may reach the office by telephone at 813-253-7757 or 813-253-7788 TDD - Fax: 813-253-7784

GRADING SYSTEM:

175-200 = A 150-174 = B 125-149 = C 100-124 = D Below 100 = F

Exam = 100 points Semester project = 50 points Assignments = 50 points

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:

Cheating in any form shall not be tolerated and shall result in the student(s) involved receiving an “F” on the quiz/assignment involved.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Exam: There will be one exam in Week 8. The exam will cover chapters 1-12 and consist of approximately 50 questions.

Semester Project: Choose 1 Option #1: Research Paper - Students shall submit a research paper based on an area of domestic violence. The paper shall be a minimum of 5 pages (typed and double spaced, 12 pt. font, one-inch margins) and shall be submitted no later than July 17, 2012. At least three independent scholarly sources (texts, articles – not including the class text book) site shall be cited as reference material for this research paper. APA formatting is required for all citations. The research topic must be approved no later than June 28, 2012.

Option #2: Presentation - Students shall make a presentation to the class based on an area of domestic violence. The presentation topic must be approved no later than June 28, 2012. A presentation of no less than 5 minutes is due at the completion of the semester.

Assignments: You will receive two individual assignments during the semester.

2 CLASS OUTLINE:

 Week 1 May 15 and May 17 Introduction, review of syllabus and assignments Read Chapter 1 – Global Violence Against Women

 Week 2 – May 22 and May 24 Read Chapter 2 – History of Violence in the Family Read Chapter 3 – Research & Theory on Family Violence

 Week 3 – May 29 and May 31 Read Chapter 4 – Child Abuse Read Chapter 5 – Investigating Child Abuse

 Week 4 – June 5 and June 7 Read Chapter 6 – Adolescent Perpetrators Read Chapter 7 – Intimate Partner Violence

 Week 5 – June 12 and June 14 Read Chapter 8 – Gay and Lesbian Partner Abuse Read Chapter 9 – Abuse in Later Life

 Week 6 – June 19 and June 21 Read Chapter 10 – Adult Perpetrators Read Chapter 11 – The Police Response to Intimate Partner Violence

 Week 7 – June 26 and June 28 Read Chapter 12 – Adult Stalking and Homicide Topics due for semester projects Review for Exam

3  Week 8 – July 3 and July 5 Exam Research for final projects

 Week 9 – July 10 and July 12 Read Chapter 13 – The Court Response to Intimate Partner Violence Research for final projects

 Week 10 – July 17 and July 19 Submission of semester research papers and class presentations

 Week 11 – July 24 Class presentations and final grades