Berit Berg

Berit Berg is a Professor at the Department of Social Work, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education. Her work focuses on social work practices, refugee integration, minority families, disability studies, and child welfare policies.

Her research explores vulnerable populations such as unaccompanied minor refugees, immigrant families with disabled children, and cultural competency in social services. She has co-authored foundational textbooks on social work theory and practice, including Sosialt Arbeid - En grunnbok (2023) and contributed to numerous policy evaluations. Key projects include studies on refugee settlement processes, family reunification in exile, and communication challenges in cross-cultural service provision.

Berg's recent publications (2020–2023) analyze service provision for children with complex needs, integration challenges faced by refugees, and the role of cultural sensitivity in social work. Her work emphasizes systemic barriers faced by minority groups and advocates for evidence-based policies.

She has led evaluations of initiatives like family homes for unaccompanied minors, translation services in child welfare, and community integration projects. Collaborations with organizations like NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS and Redd Barna highlight her applied research focus.