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Helén Olsson is an Associate Professor of Social Work with a PhD in Health Sciences at Mid Sweden University's Department of Health Sciences in Sundsvall. Her academic career spans forensic psychiatric care research to specialized work on honor-based violence and intimate partner violence, with significant contributions to understanding violence prevention and intervention strategies in Swedish social services.
Dr. Olsson's research focuses on critical areas including:
- Honor-based violence and its impact on women and young people
- Collaborative approaches between social services and police in addressing intimate partner violence
- Violence reduction strategies in forensic care settings
- Recovery processes for individuals in forensic psychiatric care
- Implementation of evidence-based practices in strained social service systems
- Cultural dimensions of violence and social service responses
Her publication trajectory reveals a strategic evolution from general violence reduction in forensic settings (2011-2017) toward increasingly specialized work on cultural contexts of violence, particularly honor-based violence (2019-2024). Recent publications demonstrate growing emphasis on implementation science, examining how research findings can be effectively translated into practice within overstretched social service systems. Her work consistently bridges academic research and practical application, with strong focus on both victim experiences and professional practices.
Dr. Olsson actively contributes to national efforts through research projects like 'Enhanced support for older people with suspected or confirmed risk or abuse' and systematic mappings of preventive work regarding intimate partner violence and honor-related violence. Her involvement in numerous conferences, both nationally and internationally, demonstrates ongoing engagement with the academic community and practical implementation of findings in Swedish social services.
