Dr Delanie Woodlock

Dr Delanie Woodlock is the Deputy Director of the Childlight East Asia and Pacific Hub. She holds an honours degree in Women’s Studies, a Master of Social Work, and a PhD in Sociology. As a feminist researcher, she is committed to advancing the understanding of men’s violence against women and children. She has conducted pioneering research into the use of technology by perpetrators of domestic violence and child abuse, shaping government policies and strategic directions in Australia. 

Dr Woodlock continues to expand the field of technology-facilitated abuse through her research on child sexual abuse material as a specific form of gendered violence. Her research has broadened theoretical understandings of violence against women and children, particularly concepts like coercive control, by linking the use of technology to tactics used by perpetrators. She also provides support and training to academics and students on minimising the risks of vicarious trauma, particularly concerning the impacts of researching domestic and sexual violence.