Spring 2013
5397 Domestic Violence - HAMILTON- 38638
Added time/day 10-16-12
Professor(s):
Melissa Hamilton (VISITING)
Credits: 3
Course Areas: Constitutional and Criminal Law
Time: 4:00p-5:30p TThLocation: 213 BLB
Course Outline: Examines historical and contemporary perspectives on domestic violence, including interdisciplinary explanations for abuse; various types of abuse, such as physical, sexual/reproductive, and psychological; law enforcement and prosecutorial responses; availability of social services; relevant crimes and defenses and corresponding evidentiary challenges; and family law issues.
Course Syllabus:
Course Notes: Visiting Professor - Melissa Hamilton
Prerequisites:
First Day Assignments:
Jan. 15: Legal Historical Context; 3-23; 29-35
Jan. 17: Theoretical Musings on Family Violence; 47-69
Final Exam Schedule: Take home
This course will have:
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Satisfies Skills Course Requirement: No
Satisfies Senior Writing Requirement: No
Book Requirements: