Violence in the Family

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1 Division of Social Work Fall 2017 Social Work / (86350) Violence in the Family Ted Scott-Femenella, MSW, PPSC Class: Mariposa 1014 Tue/Thur.: 7:30 8:45 AM Office: Mariposa 3018 Office Hours: Tue/Thu. 10:45 11:45 AM, E mail: tps28@saclink.csus.edu *Best way to contact* (916) Course Description Violence in the Family provides basic information on victims and perpetrators of violence in the family. The focus is on child maltreatment, spouse/partner battering, abuse of the elderly and the roles and responsibilities of social workers to family violence. Units: 3 Course Goals The student will gain a greater understanding and awareness of the historical, cultural, socio economic and psycho social roots of family violence in American society. The student will become familiar with the impact of current intervention and prevention strategies employed by social welfare, criminal justice, educational, health and legal systems. The student will gain knowledge about the characteristics 1

2 and treatment of family violence for at risk populations, including women, children, the elderly, the gay, lesbian and transgender population, and different races and ethnicities. Course Objectives By the end of this course students will be able to: 1. Describe an overview of the issues and interventions involved in working with families experiencing violence across the lifespan. 2. Define the characteristics of family violence. 3. Analyze historical and cultural roots of family violence in American society. 4. Describe the characteristics of perpetrators of family violence. 5. Identify responses of the social welfare, health, mental health, criminal justice, and legal systems. 6. Describe intervention strategies related to family violence. 7. Describe prevention strategies related to family violence. 8. Describe societal values in relation to family violence. 9. Identify professional values, ethics and potential conflicts in relation to family violence. Course Format This course is conducted on a discussion and experiential basis. Students are expected to have read ALL assigned 2

3 Course Expectations readings prior to class sessions. Student preparation and participation are integral parts of this learning process. The instructor may use a variety of teaching methods including, lecture, video, discussion, small and large group activities, and any other activities. The instructor may make changes to the syllabus and will provide oral and written explanation prior to doing so. This course demands students active participation. Taking risks, even if the environment does not feel completely safe, is encouraged. In order to enhance feelings of safety, and to create a positive learning environment, the following must apply: Students attend class. (Mandatory) Students attend class on time. Students have read the assigned material and come to class prepared. Students get their needs met be interacting with classmates and by raising their concerns and criticisms with the instructor. Students do not ridicule each other, or express disrespect. Students own expressions of bigotry. In other words, rather than attribute a negative characteristic to a social group or to a member of that group, students begin with, This is how I have been taught to believe, or I don t like to admit it but I do have the belief that... Students are committed to personal and professional growth, as well as self exploration. 3

4 Students resolve issues that they may have with other group members. If students are not sure how to accomplish this task, students and instructor can discuss possible resolutions and strategies. It is not acceptable to miss class in order to avoid any of the above expectations. Coursework Written work must be mechanically and stylistically acceptable. Serious deficiencies in areas such as spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and coherent organization will result in a deduction of points. Plagiarism (claiming the work of someone else as your own) will result in Failure from the course. o It is considered plagiarism if you copy your textbook or claim ideas that belong to others without citing the source of those ideas. o University policy is an automatic failure. Written work must be reflective of your own thinking, and give credit to those sources used to support your work. Evaluation When appropriate the following criteria will be used to evaluate assignments: Effective use of knowledge: the integration of concepts, theories, models, and information from readings, lectures, and class discussions is used in a way that demonstrates internalization. The inclusion of personal points of view along with rationale, logic, and examples: generalization of ideas, observations, concepts, and experiences are carefully supported with empirical data, conceptual work generated by authors, practitioners, or researchers, and/or original thoughts. 4

5 2 Organization: thesis in introduction, smooth relationship between ideas, between paragraphs, and a clear overall structure, including an integrative concluding section. Careful planning is evident in organization. Clarity: syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Sentences and paragraphs are clear, unified and coherent. References in APA format. Attendance Students are expected to attend all classes and to be on time. If you miss two classes, you must make an appointment to discuss whether continuing is feasible. This means that you will likely not earn a passing grade. Course Assignments Students are expected to have completed assignments from the course by the scheduled due date. If special circumstances arise, the instructor may grant an extension of the due date. This must be arranged prior to the date the assignment is due and be approved by the instructor. If students need help or have questions, they are encouraged to contact the instructor during office hours or by . Written work must conform to the APA format. Serious deficiencies in areas such as spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and coherent organization will result in a lower grade. Students are encouraged to use the writing lab if writing problems emerge. Incompletes Incompletes are not given automatically. A grade of Incomplete may be assigned only in cases of illness, accident, or other occurrences clearly beyond the student s control. It is the student s responsibility to fulfill the University s and/or Division s policies and procedures for obtaining an incomplete 5

6 for a course grade. Students who fail this policy will automatically be assigned a grade of F for the course. ADA Provisions and Accommodations Students who have a learning disability or experiences that may interfere with their ability to complete the class requirements, need to make an appointment and discuss this with the instructor. Students with documented learning difficulties can obtain accommodations for course materials, testing facilities, and equipment by contacting the Office of Disability Services (916) The instructor should be advised of these accommodations so as to better assist the student with his/her learning needs. Textbook: Required 1. Scott-Femenella, Ted Social Justice - A Look at Issues Confronting the 21st Century (Preliminary Edition), Edited by Samson Chama and Ted Scott-Femenella Ordering instructions: sent by Heavy Hands: Intro to Crimes of Family Violence, Author: Gosselin, Publisher: Pearson, Edition: 5th, Year Published: 2014, Price: USD ebook ISBN: Heavy Hands: An Introduction to the Crimes of Fami, Author: Gosselin, Publisher: Pearson, Edition: 5th, Year Published: 2014, Price: USD ISBN: *Additional Readings may be assigned as necessary to supplement the assigned topics* 6

7 3 Reading/Discussion Groups: At various times throughout the semester, students will be asked to a discussion group. These groups are designed to generate conversation regarding specific assigned topics. You may be asked to complete inclass activities, as well as answering questions regarding a specific topic. Participation points will be earned throughout the class via discussions and other learning exercises. Questions to consider during readings: What are the main concepts / themes emerging throughout specific readings? How do I relate to content / themes? If appropriate, do I agree or disagree with the content? Does the content challenge or support my values and belief system? Is the content practical? Does the content provide concrete strategies for social work practice or for my particular discipline? Course Outline / Schedule of Readings /Assignments Readings TBA /14 12/18/16 Finals Week (Happy Winter Break/Graduation) Course Evaluation 1. Attendance/Participati on 10 points 7

8 Journal #1 Journal #2 Journal #3 Quiz (3) Final Paper 10 points 10 points 10 points 30 points (10 points each) 30 points 5 Total possible points 100 points Grading Scale A = points A B + B = points = points = points B C + = points = points 8

9 C = points C F = points = 69 points or less Journal/Reading Assignment: A 2 3 page (minimum) typed, personal assessment or journal is required after each section of the readings (child maltreatment, intimate partner violence and elder abuse), indicated in the course schedule (3 journal assignments). Each student will be asked to self reflect after reading each section and comment or respond to what was most important to them, including how the reading affected them. Journals are to be turned in during class, unless otherwise discussed or requested. No outside sources are necessary for these assignments. Journals will be evaluated based on the quality of work, thought, content and organization. Students are expected to organize their thoughts and construct a personal assessment based upon the assigned readings. Students may choose to comment on more than one section of the assigned reading. Please seek assistance if you are unclear of the assignment. Questions to consider during readings: What are the main concepts / themes emerging throughout specific readings? How do I relate to content / themes? If appropriate, do I agree or disagree with the content? Does the content challenge or support my values and 9

10 belief system? Is the content practical? Does the content provide concrete strategies for social work practice or for my particular discipline? Journal Journal Journal #1 (Child Maltreatment) #2 (Intim ate Partner Violence) #3 (Elder Abuse) Due: 9/27/17 Due: 10/26/17 Due: 11/23/17 6 Quizzes There will be three (3) quizzes assigned to students throughout the semester. Each quiz will represent a specific focus (child maltreatment, intimate partner violence and elder abuse). Quizzes may be available on blackboard and need to be completed prior to class. Quizzes will be available one week prior to the due date. Quizzes will contain questions selected by the professor based on the assigned reading and may be a combination of fill in the blank, true/false, multiple choice, and/or short answer. Quiz #1 Child Maltreatment Q u iz #2In tim atep artn e rv io le nce Quiz #3 Elder Abuse Final Paper Due: TBA Due: TBA Due: TBA Final Paper Requirements This assignment will provide students an opportunity to develop a more in depth knowledge of a specific area interest within the topic of family violence. Students will select a specific area of family violence 10

11 for further study. Secure topic approval from the instructor. The 5 7 page paper should follow APA format, include an introduction, conclusion, and reference page (5 scholarly sources other than the textbooks). Headings are permitted and encouraged to help students organize their papers. Students will be asked to print the grading rubric and attach the end of their final papers Assignment: Locate, read and summarize at least 2 scholarly articles or book chapters on the particular type of family violence selected. Be sure to summarize, not quote. Use appropriate intext citations. Locate, read and summarize at least 2 scholarly sources that focus on a particular theory of family violence that you find interesting. Be sure to summarize, not quote. Use appropriate in text citations. Search the literature for a prevention or intervention program that is designed to address the particular type of family violence you have selected to study. Summarize a description of the program. This assignment is due: December 11, 2015 Grading Criteria: Poin ts: Content 20 Organization 5 Style/Mechanics 5 Total 11

12 30 7 Social Work 138: FinalPaper Grading Rubric Due: 12/11/15 Points Available Content 20 Points Additional Earned Comments: /20 Identify and summarize the type of family violence selected Identify and summarize a theoretical perspective Identify and summarize a prevention or intervention program Organization / Development Points Points Additional Available Earned Comments 5 /5 Paper is 5 7 pages in length The introduction 12

13 provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper and reviews the major points Mechanics Points Points Additional Available Earned Comments 5 /5 The paper, including the title page and reference page follows APA guidelines for format. The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles (12 point font), and white space (1 margins) Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed, and spelling is correct Uses at least 5 reference sources other than the textbooks 13

14 Total Total Available Earned