Dragana Scepovic

Dragana Scepovic, PhD is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her work bridges social work practice with policy development, focusing on systemic responses to vulnerable populations.

• Current affiliation: University of Banja Luka
• Department: Not explicitly mentioned
• Contact: dragana.scepovic@fpn.unibl.org | +387 51 304 001, lokal 402
• Consultation hours: Tuesdays 12:00-13:00, Thursdays 11:00-12:00

Research interests center on:

• Child protection systems and alternative care models
• Domestic violence intervention and prevention
• Integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in social work education
• Crisis management during natural disasters (e.g., 2014 floods in Bosnia)
• Professional competencies of social workers
• Empathy assessment and trauma-informed practices

Publications demonstrate a consistent focus on comparative studies, policy analysis, and fieldwork-based interventions across Balkan and Australian contexts. Her scholarly work intersects social protection systems, gender-based violence, and educational innovation in social work pedagogy.