Laura Alasimonen

Laura Alasimonen is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences, specializing in Social Work within the Department of Social Work. Her primary affiliation is with the ministry-funded Taitava project focused on enhancing child protection systems.

Her research centers on strengthening social workers' interaction skills to improve effectiveness in child protection services. This work involves practical skill development and impact assessment within Finland's social service framework, emphasizing real-world application of communication techniques in high-stakes environments.

Currently leading the 'Effectiveness in Child Protection by Strengthening Social Workers' Interaction Skills' project from January 2023 to December 2024, Alasimonen's work bridges academic research and frontline social service implementation. The project examines how targeted skill development influences intervention outcomes in child welfare cases.