Long article (Kathleen Waits, Houston Law Review, 1998) describes a battered woman's experience in the family court system and discusses lessons that can be drawn about better handling of these cases.

Psychology of the Battered Woman Syndrome ... FOUR PSYCHOLOGICAL STAGES OF; THE BATTERED WOMAN SYNDROME ... The woman refuses to admit--even to herself--that she has been beaten or that there is a

Every 9 seconds a woman is physically abused by her husband. ... Every 9 seconds a woman is physically abused by her husband. (The Commonwealth Fund, N.Y. 1991)

We have all heard of the "Battered Woman Syndrome," which originated with this book. ... Perhaps the most striking feature of The Battered Woman is its overwhelming certitude, in the face of its

Battered woman syndrome (BWS) was first proposed in the 1970's and was essentially based on the clinical observations of a single researcher.

To understand battered woman's syndrome, one must first understand how someone becomes a "battered woman". ... Battered woman's syndrome has been used in criminal cases since the late 1970s.

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Lis on Law: Is 'Battered Woman's Syndrome' a Get Out of Jail Free Card for Murder?, Is 'Battered Woman Syndrome' a free ticket to get out of jail after killing an abuser? ... • Battered Woman Defense

NOTE: While men are also victims of domestic violence, the concept of battered woman syndrome typically refers only to women.

5.0 out of 5 stars Battered Woman; I have bought at least 12 copies of this book. I feel it is extremely important work and should be read by all young women.