MCCCD Program Description

Violence and Abuse Matters

Course: BHS265

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Exploration of topics relative to the development of helping professionals involved with perpetrators and individuals directly affected by traumatic or continuous physical or emotional violence and abuse

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify the present trends of violence and abuse in the community. (I, V) 2. Describe the characteristics and psychosocial development of the typical perpetrator of violence and abuse. (II, IV, V) 3. Describe the emotional and psychological effects on the victims of violence and abuse. (III, IV) 4. Describe the typical relationship between familiar abusers and victims. (II, III, IV, V) 5. Identify the situations and causes of violent and abusive relationships. (II, III) 6. Identify the situations and causes of violent attacks in the workplace and community. (I, IV, V) 7. Identify methods of intervention for perpetrators & victims of violent acts. (III, IV, VI) 8. Identify the characteristics and psychosocial development of the spouse or partner in long-term abusive relationships. (III) 9. Describe the nature of gang violence & gang membership. (I, IV, V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Present Trends Of Violence & Abuse A. Spousal abuse B. Child abuse C. Workplace violence D. Gang violence II. Characteristics & Psychosocial Development Of The Abuser A. Family of origin B. Developmental factors in male/female relationships C. Socioeconomic conditions D. Age, race, and sex factors III. Victims Of Violence & Abuse A. Emotional & psychological effects B. Emotional recovery needs C. Types of intervention D. Typical abusive situations E. Warning signs of abuse F. Nature of abusive relationships G. Characteristics of spouse or partner in long-term abusive relationships IV. Violence In The Workplace A. Preconditions in the work environment B. Employee/employer relations C. Warning signs D. Types of prevention & post-violent interventions E. Checklist for congenial and effective work environments F. Characteristics of the perpetrator V. Gang Violence A. Peer influence 1. Modeling 2. Peer pressure 3. Media & pop culture 4. Vicious cycle of revenge & retaliation B. Characteristics of violent gang members 1. Family of origin 2. Socioeconomic factors 3. Survivalist mentality 4. Leadership 5. Territorialism C. Effects of illicit drugs & alcohol D. Warning signs E. Identification symbols 1. Signs 2. Clothing & colors 3. Tattoos VI. Methods Of Intervention A. Employer responsibilities 1. Outreach 2. Education 3. Counseling B. Multi-disciplinary team approach C. Staff counselors D. Independent functioning resources E. Crisis counseling teams F. Personal & Familial Interventions 1. Group therapy 2. Support groups 3. Individual counseling 4. Domestic crisis teams G. Institutional Interventions 1. Residential programs 2. Hospital-based programs 3. Outpatient programs 4. Criminal justice settings a. Diversion b. Incarceration H. Primary At-Risk Prevention Strategies 1. Awareness programs 2. Self-help groups 3. Prevention counseling I. Secondary Strategies 1. Anti-gang advertising 2. Elementary school education 3. Late-night youth center activities 4. Family support groups

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/1995

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