Lenore E. Walker | |
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| Born | Lenore Edna Walker October 3, 1942 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Hunter College of City University New York (B.A.) Nova Southeastern University (M.S.) Rutgers the State University of New Jersey (Ed.D.) |
| Occupation(s) | Psychologist, forensic researcher, educator |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Notable work | The Battered Woman |
| Website | drlenoreewalker |
Lenore Edna Walker (born 3 October, 1942) is an American psychologist, educator, and author. She is known for her work in domestic violence and the psychology of women, particularly her groundbreaking research on battered women.[1][2] Walker is Professor Emeritus at Nova Southeastern University.[3]
Walker gained prominence after publishing the book The Battered Woman in 1979. She also founded the Domestic Violence Institute after helping victims of domestic violence during the 1970s. Walker is credited with introducing the concept of battered woman syndrome and the Cycle of Abuse model, which are widely applied in clinical, legal, and educational settings.[4][5][6][7]
Walker was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame in 1987. In 2023, she was awarded the APF Gold Medal for Impact in Psychology in recognition of her transformative contributions to psychology.[8]
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- ^ "Disabusing the Definition of Domestic Violence". Florida State University. December 1, 2003. Retrieved January 12, 2003.
- ^ "Family Violence in the Army Research Conference". U.S. Department of Defense. November 7, 1997. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ "Battered Woman Syndrome: Key Elements of a Diagnosis and Treatment Plan". Psych Central. November 10, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- ^ "APF Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology: Lenore E. Walker". American Psychological Association. June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.