BWS has gained substantial scientific acceptance &will aid trier of fact in deciding facts in issue, that is, reasonableness &imminence when testimony is offered in cases of self defense.

• 受虐妇女综合症的科学性被广泛接受，将帮助确定哪些是事实，即，当自卫案件中提供证言的合理性和迫切性。