Jolanda Sonneveld

Jolanda Sonneveld is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), specifically within the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences and Law (FASSL). Her work focuses on youth work methodologies, particularly addressing socially vulnerable youth through longitudinal studies and multi-methodic approaches.

Research interests include youth development, social participation, personal growth metrics, and the integration of experience-based knowledge in professional practices. Notable contributions include a 2022 PhD thesis exploring growth opportunities in youth work and a longitudinal cohort study on socially vulnerable youth.

Her work spans academic publications (e.g., Journal of Social Work), datasets, and media contributions. Awards include the 2019 HvA Research Awards for impactful urban research. She actively collaborates in workshops, conferences, and policy discussions to bridge research and practice in youth care systems.

Key contributions include datasets on youth-care program efficacy and advocacy for better municipal utilization of youth workers to reduce healthcare costs. Her research emphasizes preventive strategies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based policy design.