Thank you for your web page concerning domestic abuse and educating the public on this nationwide malady. I am currently doing research for a paper on the legality and defensibility of the "Battered Woman's Defense" for murder. I would greatly appreciate any information or tips you could give me. - Sincerely, Channing

Dear Channing - One of the best sources for information on battered women is the Family Violence Prevention Fund. They are based in San Francisco and their phone number is 415-252-8900. They also have a newsletter - Speaking Up. They have done stories on the battered women's defense. I hope this helps. Good luck.
—Amy