Claudia Bernard

Claudia Bernard is a Professor of Social Work and Co-Head of the Department of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. With over two decades of experience, her work focuses on social work with children and families, gender-based violence, and critical race theory, particularly through an intersectionality lens. She has authored and edited seminal works such as Constructing Lived Experiences and Safeguarding Black Children, and her upcoming book Intersectionality for Social Workers further solidifies her contributions.

Research Interests include examining how race, gender, and class intersect in child welfare, with a focus on child abuse, domestic violence, and ethical research practices. She has supervised numerous studies in child welfare inequalities and childhood transitions, and her recent articles analyze COVID-19’s impact on BAME communities, affluent family neglect, and cultural diversity in social work.

Scientific Awards include grants from the

• ESRC (2009)
• Department of Health (2007-2011)
• BAPSCAN (2007)
• Goldsmiths Research Office (1995, 2011)

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Professional Activities encompass leadership roles in the UK Joint University Council Social Work Research Committee, co-editorship of the Journal of Ethics and Social Welfare, and participation in feminist research initiatives. She also reviews for international journals and contributes to policy development in child protection.