| 1. |
Demonstrate understanding of
the qualities of an effective advocate and the skills essential for
effective advocacy on behalf of victims with helping institutions and
systems. |
| 2. |
Identify and evaluate values
and ethical considerations affecting the helping process. |
| 3. |
Demonstrate understanding of
various theories and intervention strategies when responding to
interpersonal violence. |
| 4. |
Demonstrate understanding of
the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, Illinois Criminal Sexual Assault
Act, and related victim advocacy statutes. |
| 5. |
Demonstrate understanding of
the empowerment model of crisis intervention and the importance of
assessing victim safety. |
| 6. |
Demonstrate beginning
proficiency in verbal response skills needed for genuine and empathic
relationships with others. |
| 7. |
Develop an intervention plan for diverse client
situations.
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III.
Class Policies and Procedures
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| Attendance Policy and Class
Participation |
It is expected that students will attend class
regularly and arrive on time. A number of class sessions will
feature guest speakers who volunteer their expertise and time to provide
a more meaningful learning experience for all students. All
students are encouraged to participate in class discussion, contributing
to a diverse analysis and discussion of social problems and human
experiences. Guidelines for diverse dialogue will be determined
collaboratively.
The instructor is committed to fostering a safe environment for learning
and skills development, so always feel free to ask questions, offer
comments and suggestions, and share your thoughts. To achieve the
goal of a safe, effective learning environment, emphasis will be placed
on the emulation of IVCC’s core values: responsibility, caring, honesty,
fairness, and respect. Due to the importance of attendance,
penalties will be assessed for each absence. There are no excused
absences according to college policy.
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| Withdrawal |
Students who withdraw by the
last day for automatic withdrawal will earn a “W” grade, which does not
affect your grade point average (GPA). In order to withdraw from
this course, the student
must request a withdrawal from the instructor. This request may be
in the form of an office visit, a phone call, a letter, or an e-mail.
A student will be withdrawn only if he or she has initiated the proper
request or has not attended any class sessions. All withdrawals
earn a grade of “W” which does not affect the GPA, but deletes the
course credit(s) for the involved course(s). Please see the IVCC
catalog for a full description of the college’s withdrawal policy.
It is the student’s responsibility to
initiate withdrawal.
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| Financial Aid Statement |
Withdrawal from a course can affect financial aid.
Students who receive financial aid should see an advisor in the
Financial Aid Office before withdrawing from a course.
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| Student Success and Career
Exploration |
If students demonstrate a genuine desire to learn
and to succeed in this course, they can achieve academic success and
acquire critical skills for human service practice. Student
learning will be enhanced by reading of the text, timely completion of
assignments, a willingness to share insights and experiences, and
thoughtful reflection on the goals and practices of the human service
profession. Students will have structured opportunities to
consider the benefits of human services as a profession. Please
don’t hesitate to ask for additional assistance to help you succeed in
this course. Also, keep in mind that IVCC has a variety of
assessment and support services to assist with academic achievement and
career planning.
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| Plagiarism |
Plagiarism is the use of another person’s ideas,
information, or exact words without properly acknowledging the source in
accordance with a standard system of documentation. Plagiarism
often occurs when students use someone else’s work and submit it as
their own. Plagiarism is a serious offense. Anything a
student turns in that contains plagiarism will result in the grade of
Zero (0) for that assignment. Refer to IVCC’s “Student Code of
Conduct” for the college’s statement of policy concerning plagiarism.
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| Special Support Services |
You may be eligible for academic accommodations if
you have a physical, psychiatric, or cognitive disability. If you
have a disability and need more information regarding possible
accommodations, please contact Tina Hardy at 224-0284 or stop by office
B-204.
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| IV.
Required Text |
ADV & SAS Training Manual
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