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What Lawyers Should Know about Battered Woman Syndrome

While courts around the country may not adhere to one static understanding of the use of Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS), when understood and applied correctly, BWS evidence can help factfinders reach verdicts that are not based on misconceptions and harmful stereotypes about victims of domestic violence. In turn, this can lead to more fair and just outcomes for criminalized survivors.

What Lawyers Should Know about Battered Woman Syndrome

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