JS 136 - Family and Community Violence

3 units
Examines abusive relationships and responsive community and justice system policy and preventive interventions. Topics include child abuse, neglect, gang and hate crimes, rape, marital violence and elder abuse.

Satisfies SJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in US

Course is repeatable for up to 3 units.

Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A / LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Grading: Graded

Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing. Must achieve a grade of “C” or better to fulfill Justice Studies major requirements.

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