College Classes on Violence Against Women

College Classes on Violence Against Women
Many colleges and universities offer classes on violence against women as part of their strategy to reduce domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking on their campuses.

Current or Previous Courses Offered

Syllabi

• Central Michigan University: Education on Sexual Aggression for School/Community
• Central Michigan University: Sexual Assault and Harassment Avoidance
• Central Michigan University: Sexual Predators–Who and How
• The College of New Jersey: Gender and Violence
• St. Cloud State University: Sexual Assault Advocacy
• Stanford University: Violence Against Women–Theories, Issues and Prevention
• Texas Women’s University: Psychology of Violence, Trauma and Abuse
• University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women
• University of Oregon: Sexual Wellness Advocacy Team (SWAT)
• University of Tennessee: Violence Against Women
• University of Texas, Austin: Theatre for Social Change
• University of Texas, Austin: Peer Theatre Performance
• Warren Wilson University: Women, Violence and Resistance

Recommended Readings

• Joy DeGruy-Leary, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
• Lundy Bancroft, Why Does He DO That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
• Natalie Sokoloff, Christina Pratt, **Domestic Violence At The Margins: Readings On Race, Class, Gender and Culture**
• James Torr, Karin Swisher, Current Controversies: Violence Against Women
• Alice Seabold, Lucky
• Nancy Venable Rain, After Silence: Rape and My Journey Back
• Susan Brison, Aftermath: Violence and the Remaking of Self
• Judith Herman, Trauma and Recovery
• Gavin de Becker, Protecting the Gift
• Jackson Katz, Macho Paradox
• C.M. Renzetti, J.L. Edleson, R.K. Bergen, Sourcebook On Violence Against Women
• P.A. Schewe, Preventing Violence In Relationship: Interventions Across The Lifespan
• L.S. Doll, S.E. Bonzo, J.A. Mercy, D.A. Sleet & Haas, Handbook of Injury and Violence Prevention
• Riane Eisler, The Chalice and the Blade
• Peggy Reeves Sanday Female Power and Male Dominance
• Trisha Meili, I Am The Central Park Jogger
• Shirley Pierce Bostrom, Funny–He Doesn’t Look Like A Murderer, But Margie Is Dead
• Briere, J. & Scott, Principles of Trauma Therapy: A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation and Treatment
• M. Harway, J.M. O’Neill, What Causes Mens’ Violence Against Women?
• Loseke, D. R., Gelles, R. J., & Cavanauagh, M. M. Current Controversies: Family Violence
• B.T. Litz, Early Intervention For Trauma and Traumatic Loss