New research examines how women-only police stations affect societal views of GBV.

📍 Research Context: This study investigates a state policy intervention designed to combat gender-based violence (GBV).

🔍 Experimental Design: Using survey experiments, the authors test public perceptions in response to women's police stations before and after implementation.

### Findings & Implications

* `❌' Women-only police stations change how citizens perceive GBV;

* Study finds notable shifts in attitudes among men regarding reporting and acceptance;

* The intervention appears effective despite initial resistance or skepticism;

* These findings suggest targeted state action can influence cultural norms around violence.

### Academic Contribution

This research contributes to the literature on descriptive representation, policy implementation theory, and how institutional design affects public opinion.