Because BWS and RTS Are Often Difficult for the Prosecution

Multiple Choice

Because BWS and RTS are often difficult for the prosecution to integrate into a trial, many have advocated for testimony about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) instead. One reason why the use of this diagnosis proves to be more helpful in cases in which the victim kills the batterer is that:

A) no one understands BWS.
B) RTS has not been documented.
C) PTSD is better established as a mental disorder.
D) victims of PTSD have public support.