In this year's conference we are eploring the digital dimension of GBV and perpetrator work. From online harassment and digital coercive control to the use of technology in prevention and intervention, the online space and digital tools are transforming both how gender-based violence is perpetrated and how we respond. WWP EN's virtual Annual Conference 2025 will bring together practitioners, researchers,  experts and advocates to explore how perpetrators misuse technology to harm, monitor, and isolate—and how perpetrator programmes can address these behaviours. Discussions will focus on the opportunities and challenges of online interventions, with critical reflection on the ethical, safety, and privacy concerns they raise, highlighting innovative practices from across Europe and beyond.

The recordings for this year´s conference are available here.

From online harassment and digital coercive control to the use of technology in prevention and intervention, digital tools are transforming both how gender-based violence is perpetrated and how we respond. WWP EN's Annual Conference ni 2025 will bring together practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to explore how perpetrators misuse technology to harm, monitor, and isolate—and how perpetrator programmes can address these behaviours. Discussions will focus on the opportunities and challenges of digital interventions, along with the ethical, safety, and privacy concerns they raise, highlighting innovative practices from across Europe and beyond.

Join us for two days of inspiring talks, expert-led sessions, and interactive discussions at the WWP EN Annual Conference 2025! This year’s programme is packed with cutting-edge insights and international perspectives on working with perpetrators of gender-based violence in the digital age.

We’re excited to welcome four renowned keynote speakers who will share their research, expertise, and real-world experience:

Prof. Debbie Ging (Ireland)
A leading voice on online misogyny, Prof. Ging will explore its links to intimate partner violence, its devastating effects on victims, and what educational responses we can develop to support youth.

Dr. Silvia Semenzin (Italy)
Digital sociologist and feminist advocate, Dr. Semenzin will unpack tech-facilitated gender-based violence, including image-based abuse, AI-generated sexual content, and the urgent need for platform online accountability.

Prof. Nicole Westmarland (UK)
Criminologist Prof. Westmarland will examine the potentials and pitfalls of delivering behaviour change programmes in online spaces, drawing on practical insights and current research.

Dr. Haim Weinberg (USA)
An expert in group psychotherapy, Dr. Weinberg will discuss how therapeutic group work translates into online formats—exploring both the limitations and strategies to make it work effectively.

At the WWP EN Annual Conference 2025, five interactive workshops will give participants the chance to explore specialised topics, share experiences, and gain practical tools for their work.

Workshop 1 – Invisible Victims: Orphans of Domestic Violence by Oana Sandu (A.L.E.G, Romania) & Sandra Jovanović Belotić (WWP EN)
Through powerful personal stories and research, Oana and Sandra will expose the hidden realities faced by children orphaned by domestic violence, and explore how systems can better recognise and protect them.

Workshop 2 – “Building Intensity”: Designing and Delivering a Residential Programme with Perpetrators by Michael Delaney Hennessy, Marie Horgan, Roisin Clancy Davis & Dr Kenny Doyle (Men’s Development Network, Ireland)
Drawing on their experience in Ireland, this team will share practical lessons, evaluation results, and key insights from running an intensive residential weekend programme for perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Workshop 3 – Addressing Your Concerns: Online Delivery of Perpetrator Interventions by Lisa Brown (MOVE Ireland) & Maria Cripps (Cranstoun)
Lisa and Maria will discuss the opportunities and risks of moving perpetrator interventions online, offering proven strategies to maintain safety, accountability, and programme effectiveness.

Workshop 4 – The Victim Interview Simulator: Experiencing Elena’s Case by Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Guardiola (Cologne Game Lab – THK)
In this interactive session, participants will use a game-based training tool to step into the role of a police officer, navigating the first contact with a cyber-violence victim and reflecting on best practices.

Workshop 5 – Blended Delivery, ADVANCE-D, and IPV Perpetrated in the Context of Substance Use by Professor Liz Gilchrist (University of Edinburgh) & Professor Gail Gilchrist (King’s College London)
Liz and Gail will explore the links between substance use and intimate partner abuse, presenting a blended, technology-facilitated intervention designed to reduce harm and support behaviour change.

Beyond our keynotes, the programme will include:

• An insightful presentation on technology-facilitated abuse, exploring its definitions, measurement challenges, and the motivations behind perpetration
• An interactive plenary on working with perpetrators of cyber violence
• A dynamic panel discussion on engaging boys and young men online in positive ways
• …and more.