Monica Fagerlund

Monica Fagerlund is a University Instructor at Tampere University, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Unit of Social Research. She completed her doctoral dissertation at the University of Helsinki in 2023, focusing on police intervention in domestic violence cases within Finland's criminal justice framework.

Her research explores critical societal issues through interdisciplinary lenses:

• Violence dynamics: Specializing in intimate partner violence, child abuse, and sexual violence.
• Legal systems: Analyzing criminal procedures, law enforcement practices, and policy gaps.
• Gender perspectives: Investigating biases in police responses to domestic violence.

Fagerlund's publications consistently address systemic challenges in victim protection and judicial efficiency. Her 2021–2023 work highlights tensions between legal frameworks and frontline policing, particularly regarding violence against women and children.