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Prof. Carol van Nijnatten is a Professor of Interdisciplinary Social Science at Utrecht University, specializing in child welfare and social work. He holds a PhD in Social Sciences from Utrecht University (1986) with a focus on psycholegal aspects of child protection. His career includes roles as a professor at Radboud University (2004-2009) and extensive experience in child welfare agencies. His research focuses on professional-client interactions in youth care, psychosocial effects of abortion, and discourse analysis in social work. Key projects include studying cultural differences in child problem recognition and mental health outcomes post-abortion. He has supervised over a dozen PhD students and serves on multiple boards related to youth care and victims' rights. His work bridges developmental psychology, legal frameworks, and social policy.
Education: PhD in Social Sciences (1986, Utrecht University), Master's in Developmental Psychology (1976, Utrecht University). Active in editorial roles for journals like British Journal of Social Work and Journal of Social Work Practice. Member of the DANASWAC research network and the Victims of Violent Crimes Fund Council. Publications span child protection dynamics, professional dialogue strategies, and youth development in institutional settings.
Research Themes: Dynamics of Youth (DoY), care-control balance in child welfare, and interactional communication analysis. Current projects include psychosocial effects of abortion and improving interview practices for vulnerable youth.
Professional roles include examining committees for academic programs and advisory roles for youth care organizations. His interdisciplinary approach integrates qualitative research methods with practical policy recommendations.
