Teaching Domestic Violence Online: A Step Forward or a Step Backward?. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Danis, Fran S.
• Other Names: Adelman Madelaine guest-editor.; Coker Donna guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Violence against women. Volume 22:Number 12(2016)
• Page Start: 1476
• Page End: 1483
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: intimate partner violence -- domestic violence -- online teaching -- teachable moments -- professional training; Abused women -- Periodicals; Women -- Crimes against -- Periodicals; Violent crimes -- Periodicals; Femmes victimes de violence -- Périodiques; Femmes, Crimes contre les -- Périodiques; Crimes violents -- Périodiques; 362.8292
• DOI: 10.1177/1077801215626810
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-8012

Abstract

With the increasing number of courses and degree programs available online, faculty may be interested in developing an online course on domestic violence. This article analyzes the similarities and differences involved in teaching about domestic violence online versus face-to-face. Highlights of course activities and notable online resources are identified including YouTube videos, webinars, online training modules, and websites. The limitations and challenges of teaching domestic violence in an asynchronous online course and recommendations for future teaching are discussed.