HSV 320 Victim/Survivor Advocacy and Services I

Fall

In this course, we will analyze the difficult and important topics of interpersonal violence, victimization and survivorship through an exciting and intensive 4 credit course. HSV 320 is taught in collaboration with ACCESS York and The Victim Assistance Center programs of the YWCA York and successful completion of this course will result in a Pennsylvania Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocacy Certificate of Completion for PA’s mandated 72 hour training needed to work or intern in victim advocacy in Pennsylvania. In this interactive course, we will work to better understand the nature, causes and consequences of and community responses to human trafficking, gender-based stalking, intimate partner and sexual violence for individuals, families and communities. We will explore community-based services for survivors, trauma-informed supports and the challenges survivors and service organization experience in seeking and providing assistance. Through activities and role-playing exercises, we will also learn and practice essential skills needed to best assist survivors. Prerequisite: CCJ 101, HSV 100, or PSY 100 or SOC 100 and 30 credits or more or permission of the instructor.

4 credit hours