Reynaud Caroline

Caroline Reynaud is an Associate Professor at the Haute École de Travail Social Fribourg (HETS-FR), part of the HES-SO network. Her work focuses on participatory social policies, poverty reduction strategies, and marginalized populations' inclusion in social work education and policy design. She has collaborated with institutions like the Plateforme nationale contre la pauvreté and the Artias foundation to develop sustainable engagement frameworks for poverty-affected individuals.

Her research emphasizes the transformative potential of involving service users in social work training and policy-making, as seen in her 2025 studies on pedagogical challenges and institutional inclusion. Key contributions include co-designing a permanent advisory structure for poverty policy in Switzerland (2024) and evaluating participatory projects in social assistance programs (2021).

Reynaud’s publications span topics like public space management for marginalized groups (e.g., 2020 analysis of Geneva’s begging policies) and youth transition challenges in social welfare systems (2013–2015). She has presented at international conferences, including the AIFRIS and the International Social Work Congress, advocating for inclusive practices in social work education and policy.

Her work bridges academic research and practical implementation, addressing systemic inequities through participatory methods while maintaining a focus on policy sustainability and stakeholder empowerment.