Michael Behnisch

Prof. Dr. Michael Behnisch is a Professor at the Department 4: Social Work & Health of Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Methods and Concepts of Social Work. His work focuses on pedagogical relationships in child and youth welfare, particularly in residential care and child protection.

• Key research areas: Professional intimacy, gender-sensitive education, food practices in social work, and media use in youth care.
• Current leadership roles: Chair of the State Recognition Committee (since 2017), editorial member of "Forum Erziehungshilfen" (since 2023), and jury member for the Johanna-Kirchner-Preis (since 2010).

His recent publications examine professional intimacy in residential care, privacy rights of youth, and self-determination frameworks. He has led interdisciplinary research projects on pedagogical relationships (2018-2020) and food practices in youth institutions (2013-2016).