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BPS

BPS BPS stands for Battered Person’s Syndrome, a pattern of psychological symptoms seen in people who have experienced intimate partner violence.

BPS stands for Battered Person’s Syndrome, a pattern of psychological symptoms seen in people who have experienced intimate partner violence. In forensic mental health, it may be considered when evaluating self-defence claims in cases where a battered person killed the abuser.