Description
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This course explores domestic and family violence. Students will examine relative perspectives such as feminist, psychological, sociological, historical, and legal. Specific course topics include patriarchy, marital rape, domestic assault, and child sexual abuse. Theories of violence, alternatives to violent interactions, and the criminal justice system's response will give students an understanding of the impact of domestic violence crimes on society. Dynamics of domestic violence, laws pertaining to domestic violence, officer and victim safety, holding the perpetrator accountable, and forming a community coordinated response is taught. This course includes topics and applicable terminal learning objectives from the South Dakota Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course.