Emily Wright
Research Assistant
Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP)
Dr Emily Wright is a Research Assistant at the QATSICPP Centre of Excellence. She is currently leading a project working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to understand cultural parenting practices. She is also involved in a project focused on understanding the healing and support needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers and boys to help shape a culturally grounded domestic violence practice framework. Emily completed her PhD in 2024 at Griffith University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, where she examined media portrayals of intimate partner homicide. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and previously worked in the university sector for eight years researching and teaching in criminology. Emily is passionate about producing research that amplifies the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and contributes to meaningful social change.
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Addressing the unmet healing and systems needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and boys
An investigation of how services and systems can respond more directly to the healing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers and boys to mitigate against the risks associated with exposure to domestic, family and sexual violence.
Emily Wright, Research Assistant, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP)
Lenny Dahlen, Manager of Cultural Engagement, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP)