2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SOW 3330 - Violence, Trauma and Resilience


This course will look at the risk factors and vulnerabilities as well as the coping strategies and protective factors found in populations of people who have experienced violence and/or trauma. The history of psychological trauma and the stages of recovery will be examined. Various theories from psychology, sociology, criminology and social work will be explored in relation to the causes, responses and historical context of violence, trauma and abuse. Several methods of helping people who have experienced violence, trauma, and/or abuse will be presented. Special policy and governmental responses to the plights of victims will also be covered. Topics will include natural disasters, terrorism, child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse. Factors such as racism, classism, ethnocentrism and homophobia that contribute to violence, trauma and/or abuse will also be explored. Students coming into this course will be eligible to apply for a Certificate of Completion for the NYS Coursework/Training in the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. Open to all students.
Lecture
Credits: 4
Offered in the Fall Semester