Mumbai shutters police counseling centers for women involved in domestic disputes

• The centers had previously provided trained police counselors working with not-for-profit organizations in conflict-resolution service provision.
• From 2010 to present, 8,786 applications for counseling have been received, which has led to counseling and resolution options including compromise and further police action.
• Instead of counseling, police will now only be able to outline steps that can be taken and refer women to outside resources.

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