Course Description and Objectives
This course focuses on children and families in situations of political, social, cultural, familial environmental crises, as well as crises of legitimacy, or the ways institutions fail the people they could serve. The course material will focus mainly on children in New York City, although students are welcome to bring in materials on domestic and international crises faced by children across the globe. Through debate and discussion, students will problematize and explore how we define “crisis,” “risk,” and “resiliency” in a variety of contexts. Students will have the opportunity to explore topics of their choosing and influence course material throughout the semester. From acute familial traumas to systemic violence, this course will encourage students to think critically about the various institutions that impact children. 

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