Anne Coomans

Anne Coomans serves as a PhD Candidate and Junior Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR), actively contributing to research on sexual child abuse and domestic violence within the Intergenerational Transmission and Life-course thematic frameworks. Her work focuses on pandemic-related violence dynamics and intergenerational crime patterns.

Education Background:

• Master in Criminology (2020), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Bachelor in Criminology (2019), Leiden University

Her research examines critical intersections between social crises and violence patterns, particularly through the lens of domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Current projects analyze social isolation effects, reporting mechanisms, and intergenerational transmission of violent behaviors using multi-regional Dutch data. Her methodological approach combines quantitative analysis of reporting systems with qualitative assessment of victim experiences.

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on pandemic-era domestic violence, revealing evolving reporting patterns and policy implications across multiple Dutch regions. Her collaborative work with NSCR's research team has established critical baselines for understanding crisis-induced violence fluctuations.

Professional Engagement:

• Member of Works Council Board
• Active participant in NSCR's Stay Home, Stay Safe? research initiative
• Regular contributor to NSCR's domestic violence monitoring systems