This course addresses key topics in sexual violence and intimate partner violence, focusing on primary prevention (preventing violence before it occurs). Taking a social-ecological perspective, and informed by principles of intersectionality, lectures and discussion will address broad concepts in interpersonal violence (e.g., bystander intervention, polyvictimization) and dynamics for specific populations (e.g., LGBTQ+ people, adolescents, college students). Students will choose one of two semester-long project options: developing a workshop lesson plan or research grant proposal relevant to interpersonal violence prevention. With supportive feedback from the instructor and their peers, students will complete the course with a work product suitable for real-world practice or research. NOTE: This course addresses emotionally intense topics. Detailed descriptions of violence will be kept to a minimum. However, students considering the course should reflect on their current capacity to engage with these topics in a classroom setting.

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