Hope and healing: The intersection of New York’s Adult Survivors Act, New York City’s protection law, and Battered Woman Syndrome
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2024-09-19
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There are many additional ramifications of the ASA and PL—new cases and charges are being filed in various venues seeking to assure that those accused of domestic abuse are finding themselves indicted on criminal charges. As society continues to evolve in its understanding of domestic violence and its effects on victims, laws like the ASA and the PL are essential in creating supportive environments allowing survivors to heal and to thrive. Ultimately, the intersection of legislation that allows survivors of gender-based domestic violence to assert their claims highlights a growing recognition that, for some, recovery from trauma is not just possible—it is essential for rebuilding lives shattered by violence. (from Conclusion).
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Adult Survivors Act, Battered Women Syndrome (BWS), domestic violence, criminal charges, gender-based domestic violence, recovery from trauma
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Reiter, E., & Pollack, D. (2024, September 19). Hope and healing: The intersection of New York’s Adult Survivors Act, New York City’s protection law, and Battered Woman Syndrome. New York Law Journal.