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Emory University

Understanding Violence

We are so pleased to have you join us as we investigate this crucial topic. Violence is a leading cause of death, disability and health care use worldwide. Violence is a complex problem and can only be understood and reduced though a multidisciplinary approach. This course introduces you to experts who study different forms of violence and we will discuss the various causes of violence. You will also learn about efforts to reduce violence and engage in a day of compassion. We are very fortunate that PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER is participating in our course. He delivers a lecture on the efforts of the Carter Center to end violence around the world, and he engages in a discussion with us about his life and work in human rights. Do join us for short videos, readings and discussions. And also see our coffee chats, where we (Pamela and Deb) summarize and reflect on each module. And we want to hear from you! Feel free to reach out via Twitter or through the course, or through our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandingviolence01/.

Status: Social Sciences
Status: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
BeginnerCourse15 hours

Featured reviews

AC

4.0Reviewed Aug 28, 2020

Peer graded assessment is not appriciated try using more quizes instead of peer

SB

4.0Reviewed Apr 23, 2018

A good basic course on the ideas and understanding of violence. Beginners in the study of violence can learn much from this course

HH

5.0Reviewed Dec 21, 2025

Very instructive curse, lots of learning and left the desire to learn more about the topic.

QB

5.0Reviewed Dec 6, 2020

Excellent and highly informative course, highly recommended.

AD

4.0Reviewed Oct 3, 2016

Good general overview. Only wish it was longer and could cover material in more detail.

PK

5.0Reviewed Sep 16, 2024

A well structured course. I really enjoyed all the lectures. Go for it!!

RM

5.0Reviewed Sep 11, 2020

One of the best course to understand the fundamentals of violence

CB

5.0Reviewed Feb 27, 2020

This course is really helping me to understand what is violence and the different types of violence. It is inline with the research I am presently undertaking.

M

4.0Reviewed Sep 26, 2017

This is a wornderful course as it teach what violance is and what can cause violance

AB

5.0Reviewed Jun 16, 2020

Excellent course to understand roots of violence and to implement prevention programs according to the type of violence.

MN

5.0Reviewed Dec 8, 2024

Very interesting and insightful and alarming at times. Loved the peer reviewed assessments that required a bit of work and not just the usual quiz's

KD

4.0Reviewed Jul 3, 2021

This course provides a comprehensive view of different kinds of violence and the various approaches for dealing with and mitigating violence. A very well-structured course as well.

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