Domestic Violence Laws in the Early United States: Using the Historical Record in Litigation
Supreme Court precedent calls for us to look at the early United States' historical record to determine whether modern day…
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.