Learning Objectives

11.1 Explain the pervasiveness of violence in every system of the bioecological model.

11.2 Describe the different forms of elder abuse and neglect and how we can prevent them.

11.3 Draw connections between animal abuse and family violence.

11.4 Discuss the dynamics of intimate partner violence, including both sides of the gender symmetry controversy regarding domestic violence.

11.5 Discuss the different types of batterers and some differences in their family dynamics.

11.6 Discuss the many ways children are maltreated and how we can prevent child abuse and neglect.