WOMEN POLICE STATIONS AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: AN ANALYSIS FROM INDIA

Abstract Violence Against Women (VAW) remains a persistent concern in India.Crimes against women are widely underreported due to social stigma, fear of retaliation, and institutional constraints within the policing systemIn response to these challenges, the government introduced All-Women Police Stations (AWPS) with the objective of providing a more accessible and supportive space for women to report crimes.This paper examines the role, functioning and effectiveness of AWPS in addressing VAW, particularly domestic abuse. Keywords: Violence Against Women, Domestic Violence, Women Police Stations, Gender-Sensitive Policing, Reporting of Crimes.