معرفی
Katrine Barnekow Rasmussen serves as Assistant Professor at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law within the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen. Her work critically examines how welfare states address crime through restorative frameworks, emphasizing practical implementation over theoretical constructs.
Her research profile spans criminology, restorative justice, youth crime prevention, and conflict management with specialized focus on vulnerable residential areas and ethnic minority populations. Key investigations include police gatekeeping in restorative justice access, institutional barriers in youth crime boards, and ethnic bias in victim-offender mediation programs. She actively bridges academic research with frontline practice through municipal consultancy roles.
Analysis of her 2020-2024 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory examining organizational culture's impact on restorative justice implementation. Her work consistently identifies gaps between legislative frameworks and practical execution, particularly regarding 'instant reactions' in youth justice and police mediation programs. Cross-Nordic comparisons highlight Norway's superior integration of restorative principles, informing her reform recommendations for Danish institutions.
Dr. Rasmussen maintains active external engagements including Special Consultant for Albertslund Kommune (crime prevention through restorative practice since 2016), External Lector in Middle East Studies at University of Southern Denmark, and Youth Consultant for Rudersdal Municipality focusing on vulnerable populations.
