Birgitta Persdotter

Birgitta Persdotter is a Lecturer in Social Work at Karlstad University. Her research focuses on child welfare, disparities in social services, and child protection systems, with an emphasis on equity and evidence-based practices. She co-leads the SAVE project, exploring interventions against child violence and systemic biases. Her work bridges policy analysis, decision-making processes in social work, and collaborative strategies between professionals.

Her research interests include detecting child maltreatment risks, analyzing gender disparities in service assessments, and improving referral accuracy through teacher observations and longitudinal studies. She investigates how social workers integrate knowledge from diverse professionals and the impact of policies on marginalized groups.

Recent publications highlight national studies on child welfare investigations, equity in reporting systems, and qualitative analyses of discriminatory factors in social services. Birgitta collaborates across institutions to strengthen child protection mechanisms and advocate for equal treatment in Sweden's social welfare sector.