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Dec 04, 2024
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CRIM 260 - Trauma Work 3 Credit Hours
First responders, professionals in the criminal legal system, community activists, therapists, healthcare workers, and social workers deal extensively with traumatized populations and often experience vicarious trauma as part of their careers. This course will examine different definitions of and perspectives on trauma, addressing how trauma can affect communities, individual and group behavior, the brain, the body, and social relationships. The class will examine historical and systemic trauma, cultural factors in trauma and healing, and different methods for responding to trauma. Students will become familiar with the signs of trauma and how experiences of trauma are shaped by class, race, ethnicity, gender, age, and other social identities. The course will address how organizations and institutions can develop trauma-informed practices. Finally, the class will examine contemporary policy issues, including incarceration and detention that result in family separation.
Prerequisite(s): CRIM 255 or CRIM 265 or PSYC 101 or SOC 110 or SOC 240 or consent of instructor.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in social justice and sustainability.
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