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Merle Linno is a Junior Lecturer in Social Welfare and Programme Director at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Social Studies. She holds a Master's Degree in Social Work (2005) and is a PhD student in Sociology, focusing on Estonia's child protection system. Her career spans over two decades, including roles as Head of Child Protection Services in Tartu City Government (1994–2008) and academic positions since 2010.
- Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, University of Tartu (1993)
- Master's Degree in Social Work, University of Tartu (2005)
- PhD Candidate in Sociology, University of Tartu (2006–present)
Her research focuses on child protection systems, social work practices, and community development. Key interests include cultural diversity in social work, policy implementation, and welfare system evaluation. She has contributed to comparative studies on child protection in Estonia and Latvia, mental health interventions in child welfare, and the role of libraries in community support.
Publications span articles in Sotsiaaltöö, book chapters, and peer-reviewed journals like Issues in Mental Health Nursing and European Journal of Social Work. She has also led projects analyzing parental rights, child welfare policies, and educational curriculum design.
Her academic supervision includes her ongoing PhD research under Prof. Judit Strömpl. She advocates for socially just policies and sustainable community development, reflecting her dual expertise in academia and public service.
