معرفی
Ljubisa Jovanovic is a Researcher at the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Media and Communications, Singidunum University in Belgrade, Serbia. He holds a Psychology degree from the University of Belgrade (1991) and is a certified gestalt psychotherapist, serving as head of student practice and author of four social protection training programs.
Education
- Graduated in Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, 1991
- Studies in Gestalt Psychotherapy
His research centers on child and youth welfare systems with deep specialization in delinquency, children without parental care, and behavioral interventions. He develops practical frameworks for social welfare institutions while actively shaping Serbia's social protection policies through field implementation and European institutional collaborations.
Publications spanning 2003-2019 reveal consistent focus on vulnerable youth populations, evolving from foundational delinquency studies to contemporary HIV risk research and foster care system development. His work bridges clinical psychology with social work practice, emphasizing evidence-based interventions for institutionalized youth.
Scientific Awards
- Man of the Year award in the field of social protection with children and young people
As head of student practice, Jovanovic oversees clinical training in child protection institutions while leading Ministry of Health-commissioned research projects. His European study visits and FICE congress participation drive knowledge transfer between Serbian institutions and international social welfare frameworks, with particular emphasis on systemic reform for at-risk youth.
He maintains active roles in Serbia's social protection system development through policy advocacy, professional training programs, and direct collaboration with child welfare institutions across Europe.
