SWK 311 Gender-Based and Intimate Violence Crisis Response

This course provides foundational knowledge of the areas of Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence through a feminist and anti-oppressive theoretical perspective. Indicators of intimate violence or abuse, culturally responsive crisis response strategies and effects of intimate trauma are addressed to build students’ capacity for participation in prevention-education, crisis intervention, advocacy and other generalist practice roles. In addition to engagement with industry-recognized learning sources, presentations, media and relevant organizations, students will participate in role plays to demonstrate competency in advocacy, mandated reporting, crisis intervention and supportive counseling roles. Generalist practice roles and service settings for working with survivors of intimate violence in social services, criminal justice, behavioral health and health care settings are discussed. The course concludes with an emphasis on vicarious trauma and self-care as an ethical responsibility for practitioners. This course consists of the equivalent of the two mandatory 40-hour trainings, required prior to working with sexual assault or intimate partner violence service settings Upon completion of this course, students will be able to earn certifications toward volunteering or working in the Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, and related fields--Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (ICDVP) and Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Certification (ICASA). This course is intended for students and practitioners in any field, and community members. Pre-requisite(s): SWK 310 or Social Work Department Chair