Justyna Kusztal

Dr. hab. Justyna Kusztal is a Professor at the Institute of Pedagogy, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, specializing in juvenile justice systems, legal aspects of pedagogical work, and social rehabilitation of minors. She coordinates courses including Legal Basis of School Pedagogy, Concepts of Resocialization, and Behavioral Addiction Prevention.

• PhD in Pedagogy
• Habilitation in Pedagogy

Her research focuses on:

• Juvenile justice and legal frameworks
• Preventive education in schools
• Behavioral addiction interventions
• Prison rehabilitation programs
• Child rights in legal systems

Recent publications analyze gambling disorder risk factors, classroom social climate diagnostics, and integrated psychotherapy methods. She collaborates with local social prevention actors and emphasizes evidence-based program development.

She advises on educational law implementation, child protection in rehabilitation systems, and systematic reviews of preventive programs. Her work includes methodological frameworks for evaluating behavioral intervention effectiveness.