Vanessa Letico

Dr Vanessa Letico is a Lecturer in Criminology (Level B) at Victoria University. Dr Letico completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Criminology) in 2024 which focused on sexual violence and how offenders excuse and justify their actions.

Beyond her accolades, Dr Letico has extensive work experience with the Commissioner for Victims of Crime (Western Australia) and the youth justice system in Victoria.

Her research interests are in voiceless victimology; focusing on the victimisation experiences of those who do not have a voice including infants/children, animals, people with disabilities and deceased victims. Dr Letico's research focuses on sexual violence victimisation experiences of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing women and their unique barriers to reporting and justice.

Dr Letico has been invited to present her research findings and expertise at the University of Genova, Italy, as well as multiple domestic criminology conferences.

Beyond her research, Dr Letico is passionate about childhood literacy and is a children's book author. Vanessa is also passionate about teaching the next generation of criminal justice workers and is the Unit Convenor of LCR2003 Criminological Theory and LCR3004 Victims, Justice and the Law at Victoria University.

Email: [email protected]

Accessibility Information: Proficient in Australian Sign Language (Auslan)