Battler women why a syndrome? Not a victim ?, allows it..! Social environment agrees with coward actions.? ..Family aproved..! Coworkers acceptance andf pity...?A pattern of signs and symptoms, such as fear and a perceived inability to escape, appearing in women who are physically and mentally abused over an extended period by a husband or other dominant individual. JR . Cramnat Mask. Committed to ZERO TOLERANCE to Violence.

Lawyers use Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) to explain a battered woman’s behavior to a jury who does not understand why she “didn’t just leave”. After all, we all have the freedom to choose our own adventure in life, don’t we? Why does an abused woman stay with a violent partner? BWS is a subtype of Post-traumatic Stress Syndrome. This means, in part, that if you are abused, you may or may not show or feel all of the signs of PTSD, but you probably show other mentalities and behaviors in addition to many symptoms of PTSD. Most of the studies I’ve been reading compile data from women who are physically abused, but they also list verbal abuse as a precursor to physical violence – it’s almost impossible to imagine that physical violence does NOT follow verbal abuse.
Although research into verbal, emotional, and mental abuse symptoms and effects is increasing, most studies focus on physical violence as the outcome. Granted, the effects of other types of abuse are included by default, but I am really interested to find studies done where there has been NO physical violence to document. (I’ll let you know when I find it.) JR.. Called them COWARS and TAKE proper ACTION to Authorites or somebody.. .. YOU will never be alone.



What is a Battered woman syndrome

A pattern of signs and symptoms, such as fear and a perceived inability to escape, appearing in women who are physically and mentally abused over an extended period by a husband or other dominant individual.

Battered woman syndrome (BWS),

repeated episodes of physical assault on a woman by the person with whom she lives or with whom she has a relationship, often resulting in serious physical and psychologic damage to the woman. Such violence tends to follow a predictable pattern. The violent episodes usually follow verbal argument and accusation and are accompanied by verbal abuse. Almost any subject-housekeeping, money, childrearing-may begin the episode. Over time, the violent episodes escalate in frequency and severity. Most battered women report that they thought that the assaults would stop; unfortunately, studies show that the longer the women stay in the relationship the more likely they are to be seriously injured. Less and less provocation seems to be enough to trigger an attack once the syndrome has begun. The use of alcohol may increase the severity of the assault. The man is more likely to be abusive as the alcohol wears off. Battering occurs in cycles of violence. In the first phase the man acts increasingly irritable, edgy, and tense. Verbal abuse, insults, and criticism increase, and shoves or slaps begin. The second phase is the time of the acute, violent activity. As the tension mounts, the woman becomes unable to placate the man, and she may argue or defend herself. The man uses this as the justification for his anger and assaults her, often saying that he is "teaching her a lesson." The third stage is characterized by apology and remorse on the part of the man, with promises of change. The calm continues until tension builds again. Battered woman syndrome occurs at all socioeconomic levels, and one half to three quarters of female assault victims are the victims of an attack by a partner. It is estimated that in the United States between 1 and 2 million women a year are beaten by their husbands. Men who grew up in homes in which the father abused the mother are more likely to beat their wives than are men who lived in nonviolent homes. Personal and cultural attitudes also affect the incidence of battering. Aggressive behavior is a normal part of male socialization in most cultures; physical aggression may be condoned as a means of resolving a conflict. A personality profile obtained by psychologic testing reveals the typical battered woman to be reserved, withdrawn, depressed, and anxious, with low self-esteem, a poorly integrated self-image, and a general inability to cope with life's demands. The parents of such women encouraged compliance, were not physically affectionate, and socially restricted their daughters' independence, preventing the widening of social contact that normally occurs in adolescence. Victims of the battered woman syndrome are often afraid to leave the man and the situation; change, loneliness, and the unknown are perceived as more painful than the beatings. Nurses are in an excellent position to offer assistance to battered women in several ways, because encouraging a woman to talk about the battering and the injuries may help her to admit what she may have been too embarrassed to reveal even to her parents. A realistic appraisal of the situation is then possible; the woman wants to hear that the nurse thinks the battering will not recur, but the nurse can tell her only that the usual pattern is for the abuse to continue and to become more severe. The woman may be referred to the social service department or given directions for contacting community agencies such as a battered women's shelter or a hotline to a counseling service. Caring for and counseling a battered woman often require great patience because she is usually ambivalent about her situation and may be confused to the point of believing that she deserves the assaults she has suffered. Written, photographic, and videotaped records are maintained to document the extent of the problem, including the form of abuse reported, the injuries sustained, and a summary of similar incidents and previous admissions.

Battered woman syndrome (more commonly called “BWS" or “Intimate Partner Abuse and its Effects") describes a pattern of psychological and behavioral symptoms found in women living in abusive relationships. (BWS occurs in same-sex relationships, and men can suffer from “BWS," but the overwhelming amount of research in the area has focused upon the female sufferer.) Typically, BWS falls under the category of post-traumatic stress disorder. There are four general characteristics of Battered Women’s Syndrome: 

1. The fear that her life and/or her children's lives are in danger; 
2. An inability to place the responsibility for the violence elsewhere;
3. The belief that the violence was her fault;
4. An irrational belief that the abuser is omniscient and omnipresent.

If your partner does not have these symptoms, chances are great that she does not suffer from BWS. An experienced criminal defense lawyer will show that your partner could not suffer from BWS because of the absence of one or more symptoms. He or she may show this through medical reports, police reports, witness testimony or even expert witness testimony. 

In order to be diagnosed with battered women’s syndrome a person must experience at least two complete battering cycles. The cycle has three distinct phases: the tension-building phase, followed by the violent incident, followed by the “make-up" or “honeymoon" phase. If there have not been two cycles, the person cannot be diagnosed with the syndrome. If relevant to your case, your attorney will try to prove that your partner could not possibly be a victim of BWS. 

Experts. The criminal case is a war. The prosecutors want to prove that you are guilty of domestic violence. They will try anything and everything in their power to make sure that you are convicted of the charges brought against you. 

To that end, they will often attempt to offer “expert" testimony regarding Battered Women’s Syndrome. These experts are used particularly when your partner recants his or her story. If there is recantation, the prosecution will likely bring in an expert on BWS who will say that recanting a story is a major symptom of this syndrome. The expert has likely never met the complaining witness in your case. In fact, the expert probably has no knowledge of your partner’s mental health history (if any). This means that, without knowing anything about your partner, the expert will say that your partner suffers from BWS. As you may imagine, this is a horrible situation for your case. If the expert can convince the jurors that your partner suffers from BWS, there is only one person who can be responsible: you. 

All hope is not lost, though. There are specific rules that must be followed before an expert’s testimony can be heard in court. A skilled defense attorney may be able to prevent the expert’s testimony from being admitted in your case. In addition, your attorney may choose to present testimony from a defense expert to refute the prosecution’s expert or to present evidence that you were the injured party. 

Battered Women’s Syndrome as a Defense. Battered Women’s Syndrome is a serious medical issue. If you believe that you are suffering from the syndrome, it is important to tell your lawyer. Your attorney may bring in experts to prove that you suffer from the syndrome and to offer opinions about how that relates to the charged offense. If it can be proved that you suffer from Battered Women’s Syndrome, this may be a valid defense to the domestic violence charges pending against you. 

BWS is a complex issue, and it plays a potentially significant role in domestic violence cases. If you or someone you care about has been accused of domestic violence, or any crime of violence, it is vital that you consult with a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer right away.

Symptoms of BWS: 

First Stage, “Fight or Flight”

• Breathing quickens, heart races, it is difficult to concentrate, and a panic attack could occur
• You can recognize fight or flight because you may try to “turn off” your emotions. You deny what’s happening or minimize it to avoid dealing with the danger you’re facing.
• Later, you may repress the memory of the event and smile as if nothing happened.

Second Stage BWS:

• Over time, you feel that you’re not as smart or “with it” as you once were. Your memory can become fuzzy, so you’re not really sure if you’re remembering things correctly or not.
• You may find that your mind wanders off to previous instances of abuse and holds you captive there, watching a movie you don’t want to see.
• Because of the repetitive, intrusive memories, you could respond to future abuses inaccurately – the abuse may not be as severe or potentially damaging as you perceive it to be. It becomes very hard to tell the difference between a memory of past abuse and a current abusive event.
• You could take deadly actions against yourself or the abuser.