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Intimate Partner Violence

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Overview:: This site is provided by Student Services at the Eastern Washington University. It is one of many pages that provide general information about, services provided for students, and contact information about different types of violence students might face and advice about having healthy relationships. Information on this page includes: a definition of the term, a commonly held myth about IPV, a brief look at the statistics related to IPV, common forms of abuse, a discussion of who abuses and warning signs to look for, a brief, very general discussion of the cycle of violence, and contact information for students who are experiencing IPV at that university.
Type of Material:: Reference material
Recommended Uses:: In class or online homework, individual or group assignments, in class or online lecture.
Technical Requirements:: browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:: The user will be better able to accurately identify what Intimate Partner Violence is, who the perpetrators are, and learn that there is help available. They will also develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be in a "healthy relationship."
Target Student Population:: College General Education, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Must have basic computer skills, internet capabilities, ability to navigate the web.

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Strengths:: This site is provides a good summary of general information related to and explaining IPV. The material provided on this Web site is suited for its purposes, to provide general information to students at this university who are seeking help. The information does depict reality, it is relevant, and is up to date, with a 2008 copyright date.
Concerns:: The material provided on this Web site is suited for its purposes. It is not a suitable site to use to teach students about these issues, except in a surface, very general way. Information is very general, and in some places incomplete, as in the case of the discussion of the cycle of violence. Also, no source materials for the information are provided.

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Strengths:: The information provided on this site is linear in nature, builds on previous concepts, and is very efficient due to its general nature. The material definitely facilitates learning about Intimate Partner Violence. It is very clear and the terms used should be familiar to the learner. The content is easily accessible and the web site is very easy to navigate. A lot of material is presented, but it is not overwhelming.
Concerns:: Students may not gain any meaningful understanding of the concepts from viewing this site. Information is too general and incomplete. It is meant as a resource for students who are experiencing abuse, not to teach students about this issue.

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Strengths:: The site is easy to use, the instruction are clear and the material is well-presented. All links work.
Concerns:: It is very rudimentary, not interactive, engaging, nor of high design quality.

Other Issues and Comments:: This is a very informative site that will not only help victims of Intimate Partner Violence, but friends and family members also. Very well done.
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