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Dr. Anamaria Oprea is a Lecturer in Social Work at De Montfort University, UK, within the School of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. She holds a PhD in Sociology and is actively engaged in teaching and research in social work, restorative justice, and criminal justice.
- Bachelor in Social Work
- MA in Community Justice
- PhD in Sociology
Her research focuses on restorative justice practices, probation systems, prisoner rehabilitation, and community sanctions, with a strong emphasis on Romania’s criminal justice reforms. She explores themes such as moral development, prisonization, and the social construction of risk. Her work bridges academic theory and practical application in social work and justice systems.
Her recent publications reflect a consistent trend in restorative and community-based justice, examining policy implementation, institutional development, and human rights perspectives. She frequently contributes to discussions on youth justice, domestic violence, and health promotion in correctional settings.
- Senior Fulbright Research Award (2015)
She serves as Executive Chief Editor of Social Work Review and is a member of the International Editorial Advisory Board for Law, Politics, Administration. She has collaborated on research projects assessing drug users in pre-trial detention and health needs of young prisoners. As a trained mediator registered in Romania, she integrates professional practice with academic scholarship. She has presented at international conferences on restorative justice, juvenile justice, and prison reform.
Her work is associated with research teams focused on deculturation and resocialization in Romanian prisons, and she has contributed to national reports on children’s rights in detention and community services for addiction in Bucharest.
