CJ 3023 - Child Maltreatment

Common Course Number: CRJU 30273
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3 Lecture
Offered: Spring

An overview of child abuse and maltreatment, including training required for mandated reporters in the state of Arkansas. Examines the sociological and psychological effects of abuse with emphasis on the effects on diverse racial ethnicity groups, and on the family structure and culture. The courses includes discussion on intervention strategies.

Prerequisite: criminal justice major or minor with junior standing or consent of department head