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Gender-Based Violence

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Gender-Based Violence

Women around the world are disproportionately affected by sexual violence, both during peace and wartime. Learn about interventions to reduce the prevalence of gender-based violence across the world.

Gender-Responsive Drug Court Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Women who participate in women-only substance abuse treatment programs benefit from reduced PTSD and better treatment outcomes than women in mixed-sex treatment programs.

Nena Messina, Stacy Calhoun, Umme Warda (2012)

The Effect of Cash, Vouchers and Food Transfers on Intimate Partner Violence: Evidence from a Randomized Experiment in Northern Ecuador

Cash and in-kind transfers targeted to women reduce the prevalence of moderate intimate partner violence within households.

Melissa Hidrobo, Amber Peterman, Lori Heise (2016)

The Power of Political Voice: Women’s Political Representation and Crime in India

Mandated political representation for women results in a large increase in reporting for crimes against women and minorities.

Lakshmi Iyer, Anandi Mani, Prachi Mishra, Petia Topalova (2012)

The Power of TV: Cable Television and Women’s Status in India

The introduction of cable television improved the status of women in rural Indian communities.

Robert Jensen, Emily Oster (2009)

Topic Overview

Gender-Based Violence

Women around the world are disproportionately affected by sexual violence, both during peace and wartime. Learn about interventions to reduce the prevalence of gender-based violence across the world.

The Effect of Cash, Vouchers and Food Transfers on Intimate Partner Violence: Evidence from a Randomized Experiment in Northern Ecuador

Cash and in-kind transfers targeted to women reduce the prevalence of moderate intimate partner violence within households.

Melissa Hidrobo, Amber Peterman, Lori Heise (2016)

The Power of TV: Cable Television and Women’s Status in India

The introduction of cable television improved the status of women in rural Indian communities.

Robert Jensen, Emily Oster (2009)

Gender-Responsive Drug Court Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Women who participate in women-only substance abuse treatment programs benefit from reduced PTSD and better treatment outcomes than women in mixed-sex treatment programs.

Nena Messina, Stacy Calhoun, Umme Warda (2012)

The Power of Political Voice: Women’s Political Representation and Crime in India

Mandated political representation for women results in a large increase in reporting for crimes against women and minorities.

Lakshmi Iyer, Anandi Mani, Prachi Mishra, Petia Topalova (2012)