The battered woman syndrome study overview
History
What is the battered woman syndrome?
Learned helplessness, learned optimism and battered women
Descriptions of violence and the cycle of violence
Risk assessment and lethal potential
Body image and health concerns
Sexuality issues
Battered women's attachment style and interpersonal functioning
Substance abuse and domestic violence
Impact of violence in the home on children
Cross-cultural and cross-national issues in domestic violence
Domestic violence courts and batterer's treatment programs
Battered women in jail and prison
Mental health needs of battered women
Survivor therapy empowerment program (STEP).