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Violence in Close Relationships (5 cr)

Code: VAL19009-3005

General information


Enrollment

01.12.2025 - 09.01.2026

Timing

09.01.2026 - 28.02.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 cr

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Daniela Sundell
  • Pia Liljeroth

Teacher in charge

Daniela Sundell

Objective

The Student
- has knowledge of key concepts regarding violence in close relationships
- can critically reflect on violence from different perspectives and explanation models
- identify risks and consequences of violence for the individual, family and society
- understand the importance of treatment in the work of vulnerable clients
- can apply resource-enhancing methods at individual and group level with clients vulnerable to violence in close relationships
- has knowledge of society's efforts to fight violence in close relationships

Content

Violence in close relationships; scope, risks, consequences
Theories and explanation models at individual, group and social level
Professional response and action in violence in close relationships

Materials

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Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The course competences are partly met

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The course competences are met

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The course competences are met with honors

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

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