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Intimate Partner Violence and the Law

Fordham University
New York , United States
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Masters
Major
Criminal Justice Studies | Legal Studies | Domestic Violence Studies
Area of study
Social Sciences | Law
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

University Program Information

Course Description

The university program includes a seminar titled "Intimate Partner Violence and the Law" (JUGL 0709), which is worth 2 credits. This seminar provides an overview of "special victims" offenses, focusing on domestic violence (DV) and sex crimes.


Course Structure

The course is divided into two halves:


  • The first half exposes students to the evolution of domestic violence law, including difficult issues involved in the prevention, identification, and prosecution of domestic violence crimes.
    • Key topics include:
      • Orders of protection
      • Building cases against offenders with reluctant witnesses
      • Providing services to victims
  • The second half focuses on sex-based offenses, exploring legal developments and issues faced by sex crimes prosecutors and others.
    • Key topics include:
      • Working with sexual assault victims
      • The role of forensics and DNA
      • Evidentiary issues, including rape shield laws and expert witnesses
      • Title IX issues at educational institutions

Course Attributes

The course attributes include INLJ and LLM.


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