This episode of Taking Back Control dives into the complex issue of presenting evidence in cases involving criminalized survivors, unpacking "battered woman syndrome" (BWS). We'll chat with Defense Center staff about the use of BWS in criminal court settings and clear up some of the most common misunderstandings of what it is – and what it is not. We'll discuss the impact of language and explore alternative ways to understand this nuanced issue. Join us for this enriching and entertaining discussion.
Update of the Battered Woman Syndrome Critique
So Much Activity, So Little Change: A Reply to Critics of Battered Women's Self-Defense
The Validity and Use of Evidence Concerning Battering and Its Effects
Other references:
Walker, L.E. (1984). The battered woman syndrome . New York: Springer Publishing Co.
Walker, L.E. (1992). Battered women syndrome and self-defense. Symposium on Woman and the Law, Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics and Public Policy , 6(2), 321-334.