Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and the Law

3 credits

This course examines issues of sexual and gender-based violence and the law through a feminist legal lens. Students will be introduced to concepts of sexual and gender-based violence arising under several legal frameworks, including criminal law, civil law, human rights law, family law, and international law. ***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours including CRIM 090 or JS 090, CRIM 101 or JS 100, CRIM 289 or JS 291, one CRIM or JS 300-level course, and an additional five CRIM or JS courses; or permission of the Department Head.***