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2021-2022 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SOC 324 - Domestic Violence


This class focuses on the extent, nature, causes, and consequences of domestic violence in the United States.  Specifically, the course focuses on intimate partner violence, child abuse, child-to-parent abuse, elder abuse, and related topics.  This course revolves around three themes: 1) gaining knowledge and insight about domestic violence, 2) understanding the social context of domestic violence, 3) evaluating criminal justice responses to domestic violence.

SOC 324 and CRJ 324 cannot both be taken for credit.

Prerequisites: SOC 101 or CRJ 114 and Junior or Senior; or with permission

Course Typically Offered: Spring

Credits: 3