Domestic Violence (LAW-637-001)
Kohn
Meets: 07:30 PM - 09:20 PM (M) - Room 601
Enrolled: 23 / Limit: 30
Notices
There are four components to your grade in this course:
• Class Participation (10%)
• Reflection/Courtwatch Memos (30%)
• Class Presentation of Final Paper (10%)
• Final Paper (50%)
Please also note that a more detailed course description and responsibilities can be found on Blackboard.
Description
This course will provide students with an introduction to the justice system’s response to domestic violence. Students will examine the evolution of civil and criminal justice system interventions; the legal and psychosocial theory informing domestic violence responses; the evidentiary challenges facing domestic violence victims in the courtroom, and the future directions of domestic violence law and policy. This course will focus on the following questions: How has intimate partner violence been defined, raised, and addressed as a problem in and for the U.S. legal system? What role should the victim/survivor have in the justice system response to domestic violence? Is the justice system an effective and appropriate response to intimate partner violence?
Textbooks and Other Materials
The textbook information on this page was provided by the instructor. Students should use this information when considering purchases from the AU Campus Store or other vendors. Students may check to determine if books are currently available for purchase online.
First Class Readings
Please refer to the Syllabus that will be posted by 8/17/09 on Blackboard for the readings for the first class.