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Barbara Ruiken is a Researcher II at the Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism, University of Bergen. She holds a PhD in Political Science (2024), an M.Phil. in Administration and Organization Theory, and a Bachelor in Development Studies, all from the University of Bergen. Her work bridges organizational theory with child protection systems through empirical studies of discretionary decision-making in care order cases.
- Education: PhD in Political Science (2024), M.Phil. in Administration and Organization Theory, Bachelor in Development Studies.
Her research focuses on discretionary decision-making in child protection, particularly analyzing risk and protective factors in newborn removal cases involving substance misuse. She explores tensions between equal treatment and individualization in welfare institutions, drawing on comparative studies across European jurisdictions.
Barbara’s recent publications examine care orders for newborns, institutional placements, and support systems for vulnerable families. Her work emphasizes legal frameworks, organizational theory, and cross-country policy comparisons. She is currently finalizing the analysis of risk factors in newborn removal cases.
Barbara is affiliated with the Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism, contributing to projects like Discretion and the Child’s Best Interest and The Acceptability of Child Protection Interventions. Her earlier work includes a master’s thesis on power dynamics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teams.
