SWKM 6625 - Crisis Intervention and Response to Interpersonal Violence

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): A block of 30 foundation credits, SWKM5475 and SWKM6400 or completion of all foundation coursework

Description: This course focuses on effective responses to crisis and interpersonal violence at the micro, mezzo and macro levels from a national and global perspective. The content introduces conceptual frameworks for crisis intervention aimed at supporting people exposed to trauma and decreasing the risks of long-term negative consequences. The course focuses on risk factors, identification, assessment and treatment of the following: child abuse and neglect, sibling abuse, intimate partner violence, dependent adult and elder abuse, and abuse of other vulnerable populations. The course will also examine systems’ issues, victim’s rights, and opportunities for victim advocacy from a social work perspective.