HSV 276 - Social Justice and Advocacy
3 credits
The course will look at advocacy with persons and groups who are oppressed and vulnerable. The students’ attention will address social injustice, poverty and discrimination plus victims of domestic assault. Advocacy will focus upon the development of the person and their environment for the fulfillment of basic human needs. This course will also explore diversity, advocacy, boundary issues and ethics in the human services career.
Victim advocacy will also provide the students the increased awareness of domestic violence elements and situations. The students will be able to identify the cycle of assault dynamics. This course provides the students with oppression sensitivity and helpful intervention skills to address the numerous oppressive acts and improve the quality of life.
Completion of the 30 hours of victim advocacy class time will qualify students to become certified through the State of Iowa as victim counselors. 40 hours of client contact with an approved agency and 10 hours of additional training in domestic assault and/or sexual assault will meet State requirements for certified victim counselors as a foundation of their careers.
Fees
None
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