PS 4110 - Aggression Prevention

In this course we will briefly examine theories which focus on the causes of and methods to reduce aggression and violence, and then discuss recent trends in violence. We will travel to a number of different facilities (which usually include the Youth Development Center in Manchester, NH, State Prisons in Goffstown, Concord, and Laconia, and other similar sites). Guest speakers will discuss their own experiences with victimization, and/or with attempts to reduce violence within their agencies. Prerequisites: One CJ or PS course at 2000 level or above. (4 Credits)