HSV 565 - Victimology and Counseling Victims

3 Credits

This course will explore the impact of child and adult victimization. Topics such as sudden and traumatic loss, child abuse, and trauma, domestic violence, rape, human trafficking, workplace violence, and witnesses to violent crimes, in addition to other victim populations, will be explored. Students will explore assessment, diagnosis, clinical interventions and techniques for counseling victims. Other topics will include understanding the legal system when working with victims in the justice system.
Prerequisites: HSV 561.