STUDY ABROAD!!
HLTH 389S is a three credit, interdisciplinary 10-day study abroad course from March 15-March 24, 2013 where students will travel to Rome and Sicily to learn about the issues surrounding domestic violence. Students enrolled in HLTH389S will learn about the dynamics of domestic violence including the power and control wheel, the cycle of violence and safety planning. Students will be expected to draw comparisons of the response to domestic violence between Rome, Sicily and the United States. Students will visit various community organizations to further their understanding of domestic violence in Rome and Sicily. Students will blog daily during the course and must be available to present on their experience during a Sexual Assault Awareness Month event on April 10, 2013.
Visits in Rome and Sicily will include:
HLTH 389S is a three credit, interdisciplinary 10-day study abroad course from March 15-March 24, 2013 where students will travel to Rome and Sicily to learn about the issues surrounding domestic violence. Students enrolled in HLTH389S will learn about the dynamics of domestic violence including the power and control wheel, the cycle of violence and safety planning. Students will be expected to draw comparisons of the response to domestic violence between Rome, Sicily and the United States. Students will visit various community organizations to further their understanding of domestic violence in Rome and Sicily. Students will blog daily during the course and must be available to present on their experience during a Sexual Assault Awareness Month event on April 10, 2013.
Visits in Rome and Sicily will include:
· Community service and touring of a local domestic violence shelter
· Speaking with law enforcement officials
· Visiting a local university to learn about their domestic violence resources
· Speaking with community members
· Visits to major attractions
If you would like to find out more information on the trip we will be hosting an information session on December 3rd at 5:30pm in the University Health Center on the first floor in Sahet. During this session you will find out what the proposed itinerary looks like, discuss finances, have the opportunity to meet the professors,and ask any additional questions. Please know that snacks will also be provided. We hope to see you there and thanks again for expressing your interest in our program.
For more information please email sarppstudyabroad@health.umd.edu
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