ADMJ 117

CRISIS INTERVENTION

1-3 Units

Administration of Justice 117 is designed to provide those skills necessary to deal with interpersonal conflict. The course addresses some of the interpersonal problems creating stress, conflict and anger and reviews some of the basic psychological techniques used in dealing with interpersonal problems. Specifically, the course familiarizes the student with intervention techniques in attempt suicides, death/injury notifications, domestic situations, disputes between landlord and tenants and intervention techniques with crime victims. The course covers recommended techniques in dealing with job related stress. A review of theoretical concepts and practical role playing situations provides the framework for the course. Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: Administration of Justice 101 or equivalent.

Note: This course may be taken 2 times; a maximum of 6 units may be earned.