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FVI
FAMILY VIOLENCE ISSUES
FVI 2001 Introduction to Family Violence Issues
3 ch
Introduction to current theories, research and practice in family violence issues.
Topics will include: themes of violence; dynamics of violence; gender relations;
attitudes, myths, and realities surrounding family violence; public versus private
nature of family violence. Research from various perspectives will be evaluated.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Certificate Program or permission of the instructor.
FVI 2002 Antecedents and Patterns of Family Violence
3 ch
Provides a historical and current overview of the societal catalysts/contributors to,
and the patterns of, family violence. Explores why members of marginalized groups
(e.g., the poor, women, children, immigrants, First Nations persons, gays, lesbians,
disabled and the elderly) are often at especially high risk of being victimized by
violence in intimate relationships. Prerequisite: Admission to Certificate Program or
permission of the instructor.
FVI 2003 Violence in Society
3 ch
An examination of the social origins of family violence. Topics include: militarism;
pornography; sports; media; hierarchical workplaces; schools; patriarchy; racism;
heterosexism; contributions of government and the criminal justice system. A critical
analysis of the part played by social institutions and policy in accommodating family
violence. Prerequisite: Admission to Certificate Program or permission of the
instructor.
FVI 2013 Understanding Family Violence and Child Maltreatment (O)
3 ch(3C)[W]
This is an introduction to the issues of family violence, child maltreatment,
experiences of the children and impact of exposure on children. The course also
reviews the various roles and responses of agencies from within the community of
child maltreatment within the context of family violence. It will explore the problem
of family violence across the lifespan, focusing on the child abuse/neglect, intimate
partner violence, and the various responses of agencies from within the community.
Finally, it will look at the link between child abuse and neglect and the role of
prevention. Prerequisite: Admission to Certificate Program or permission of the
instructor.
FVI 3002 The Social and Psychological Contexts of Abuse
An examination of the psychological and social dynamics of abuse, and the
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consequences of these dynamics for the ways in which survivors present themselves
to members of helping professions, e.g., health care workers, employers, educators,
lawyers, clergy, social workers, therapists, alcohol and drug workers. Review of the
necessity for and characteristics of a 'whole person' approach to survivor assessment.
Prerequisite: Six credit hours fromFVI 2001 , 2002 , 2003 (or SOCI 1563 ); or
permission of the instructor.
FVI 3003 Counselling Interventions in Response to Family Violence
3 ch
Overview of strategies essential to crisis counselling and other forms of counselling
that are relevant to family violence. Topics include: the impact of violence on family
members; methods of effective assessment and crisis intervention; homicide/suicide
prevention; counselling orientation and models; individual, family and group
approaches to counselling; ethical considerations; counselling children and teens;
responding to 'hidden victims'; and making appropriate referrals. The crisis
counselling section will include a skill development component. Prerequisite: Six
credit hours from FVI 2001 ,2002 , 2003 (or SOCI 1563 ); or permission of the
instructor.
FVI 3004 Inter-disciplinary Responses and Obligations
3 ch
Identification of common signs and symptoms of abuse. Methods of assessment.
Provision of a safe environment. Reporting, referring, and follow-up care. Topics
include: techniques for specific situations (e.g. women, children, the elderly); conflict
resolution; safety; requirements for use as evidence in justice system; responsibilities
of professional workers; cognitive interviewing; audio and video taping of witnesses
and survivors; liability; confidentiality. Prerequisite: Six credit hours from FVI
2001 , 2002 , 2003 (or SOCI 1563 ); or permission of the instructor.
FVI 3005 Family and Criminal Legal Systems
3 ch
An overview of: family violence legal issues pertaining to: (a) family law - e.g.,
custody; access; mediation; supervised visitation; requirements to report abuse; legal
aid; peace bonds; police protection; enforcement of family court orders; separation
and divorce; (b) the criminal justice system - e.g., implications of criminalization of
abuse; role of police; mandatory charging; informing spouse about release of abuser;
process through justice system of survivor; witness impact statements; role of
probation officer; probation period. Prerequisite: Six credit hours from FVI
2001 , 2002 , 2003 (or SOCI 1563); or permission of the instructor.
FVI 3006 Understanding and Treating Woman Abuse Offenders
3 ch
Examines the major theories of men's violence against women in intimate
relationships and explores the different treatment and prevention models which have
evolved from these theories. Topics include: psychological and social dynamics of
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abusers, role of assessment in treatment, treatment interventions, ethical issues in
treating offenders, Aboriginal programs, preventive programs, efficacy of treatment
and preventive programs. Prerequisite: Six credit hours from FVI
2001 , 2002 , 2003 (or SOCI 1563 ); or permission of the instructor.
FVI 3013 International Perspectives on Violence Against Women (O)
3 ch(3C)[W]
This course examines the global issue of violence against women from international
and feminist perspectives. This course will examine some of the many forms of
gender violence in our global world, the cultural, economic, social and political
contexts in which they occur, and reflect on the causes and consequences of gender
violence and women's inequality for women, children, and the whole communities
women and girls and advocating for gender equality and social justice as well as other
international, community and organized responses to women's suffering. This course
will also critically reflect on how including structures of gender, race and sexuality and
colonialism and imperialism. Prerequisite: Six credit hours from FVI
2001 , 2002 , 2003 (orSOCI 1563 );or permission of the instructor.
Erosion of the Social Safety Net - Consequences for Family
3 ch
Violence Service-Providers
Issues related to burnout and stress management for service-providers, their coworkers, and their clients. A critical overview of the human, social, and economic
costs of the erosion of the social safety net. Strategies for stress management, coping
with burnout, and societal-level reforms. Prerequisite: Six credit hours from FVI
2001 , 2002 , 2003 (or SOCI 1563 ); or permission of the instructor.
FVI 4001
FVI 4002 Multidisciplinary Approaches to Family Violence
3 ch
Presents strategies which will assist professionals in coordinating their efforts to help
survivors through creation of 'whole person' community approaches. Topics include:
helping agencies' diverse and overlapping mandates; referral processes; inter-agency
communication; support and debriefing; team dynamics; community resources;
interface with policy makers. This course is required for the FVI Certificate.
Prerequisite: Six credit hours from FVI 2001 , 2002 , 2003 (or SOCI 1563 ); or
permission of the instructor.
FVI 4005 Individual Studies
3 ch
An individualized study of a topic of interest to the student, in consultation with
instructor/mentor and approval of the Director of the Muriel McQueen Fergusson
Centre for Family Violence Research. Prerequisite: Six credit hours from FVI
2001 , 2002 , 2003 (or SOCI 1563 ); or permission of the instructor.
FVI 4006 Individual Studies
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An individualized study of a topic of interest to the student, in consultation with
instructor/mentor and approval of the Director of the Muriel McQueen Fergusson
Centre for Family Violence Research. Prerequisite: Six credit hours from FVI 2001 , FVI
2002 , 2003 (or SOCI 1563 ); or permission of the instructor.
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