Conference Paper
Shielding Women from Violence: The Effects of Violence Prevention and Monitoring Centers on Intimate Partner Violence in Türkiye
No.
ERF32AC_54
Publisher
ERF
Date
May, 2026
Topic
J1. Demographic Economics
We investigate the impact of Violence Prevention and Monitoring Centers on the risk of intimate partner violence against women in Türkiye. Using a difference-in-differences design, we find that the establishment of these centers significantly reduced female homicides by intimate partners and reduced the self-reported risk of physical violence by intimate partners by 19.6 percent in provinces where they were implemented. There is no evidence of pre-existing trends influencing the homicide outcomes, validating our empirical design. Exploring potential mechanisms, we find that the programs also increased women’s help-seeking behavior through women’s organizations and social services, without affecting attitudes towards domestic violence, divorce or separation probability, or employment rates. Our study underscores the importance of investing in institutional support structures to protect and empower women, highlighting the need for comprehensive support programs to effectively combat domestic violence.