Violence in Families: The Practice of Policy Development

3 cr · Undergraduate

This course examines government legislation, policy and regulatory responses to violence in families. This review of policy development examines the role of stakeholders, advocacy and public information campaigns. The course offers an analysis of how policy frameworks and initiatives manifest in service delivery. Critical perspectives are introduced to advance policy analysis. Open to non-Social Work students with a minimum of 54 credit hours and with instructor permission. May not be held with SWRK 4200 when titled “Field Focus Family Violence” or SWRK 4300 when titled “Field Focus Family Violence.”