The purpose of this class is to discuss violence.
Violence is an umbrella term which takes on many sub-topics.
Therefore, we are going to limit ourselves to three major types of violence that students in your class may experience. For each of these topics we will discuss its roots or causes, characteristics associated with it, and strategies or interventions to help reduce or negate its effects. A course on violence is bound to stir strong emotions due to the nature of the content. Remember, a class is a safe place in which to discuss ideas. Many people will have differing opinions on this subject and it is our responsibility to listen to and respect these opinions, even though we may not necessarily agree with them.