Overview

Introduction

Working in the field of domestic violence will often involve working with both offenders and victims. It is important that Probation Officers:

• have an understanding of Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS)
• are aware of the requirements of safe practice, and
• know appropriate referral procedures.

In this chapter

This chapter contains the following sections.

• What is Battered Woman Syndrome?
• Why Battered Women Stay
• Battered Woman Syndrome - Practice Guidelines
• Further Reading