Question 1: What is intimate partner violence? Different researchers and advocates define this term in different ways; how will you define it in your work with clients and/or your future research endeavors? Provide examples of what is and is not IPV. Support your definition with information from the readings and class discussion.
Question 2: Imagine you are working at a domestic violence shelter, and you answer a hotline call. The woman calling was just assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. She doesn't want to stay at the shelter, but she also doesn't know what to do now. What would you do? Think about both what you could do for/with her and about how you would approach working with her. What are the advantages and disadvantages of your approach (no approach is perfect)? Support your arguments with information from the readings and class discussion.
Question 3: In doing individual advocacy, one must be sensitive to the unique needs of each individual client. This includes being aware of an individual's race and ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, cultural norms, and immigration status. Based on what you know of current policies and services (e.g., police responses, controversies around VAWA, shelter services), do they adequately address the needs of diverse populations? Why/why not? If not, what changes should be made? Why? Be specific in describing changes. Support your arguments with information from readings and/or class discussion.
Quality and Completeness - Is the question answered thoughtfully and thoroughly? Is the information accurate and relevant to the question asked? Are all parts of the question addressed? Are there holes or gaps in the response?
Supporting information - Is relevant information from both class discussion and the readings used to support the answer? Is the reader clearly able to understand what information is from the readings/discussion and what information is from the student? When appropriate, is the supporting information clearly cited with either the author and year (for readings) or with the phrase "(class discussion on date)"?
Writing quality - Is the answer well-organized and logical? Are there grammar and/or spelling problems? When appropriate, is supporting information is clearly cited with either the author and year (for readings) or with the phrase "(class discussion on date)?" Are direct quotes cited using page numbers?