What Is Battered Woman Syndrome?

Battered woman syndrome is a gendered form of PTSD that often minimizes a victim’s experiences.

We've prepared a toolkit to help you understand what battered woman syndrome is so you can better assess  and understand your situation. You can download the toolkit here, or by using the pink VIEW TOOLKIT button above.

Inside you’ll find links to helpful articles, recommended books, checklists, relevant survivor survey results, support communities and how to find help.

Remember, survivors are strong, capable and perseverant. Help is out there, though, and it’s important for survivors to know they don’t have to tackle the healing process alone.