Using Battered Woman Syndrome as a Defense
Syndromes such as Battered Woman Syndrome have been used as a legal defense. In a 2- to 3- page paper (not counting the title and references pages, which you must include), analyze how Battered Woman Syndrome has fared in court as a legal defense.
Instructions:
To support your stance you must include two cases where Battered Woman Syndrome was used as a defense.
Analyze the cases you chose, the specific facts of the case, and their outcomes to support your stance on the effectiveness of Battered Woman Syndrome as a legal defense.
Be sure to describe how Battered Woman Syndrome was used by the defense.
Your paper must include at least two credible sources such as peer-reviewed articles, expert blogs, and the textbook. The databases in the CSU-Global Library are good places to find these sources!
Format your entire paper including references and citations according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. Provide a complete reference/citation for each of the two cases you have chosen.