Paula Krüger

Paula Krüger is a Professor at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences, specializing in social work and law. Her research focuses on violence across the lifespan, particularly domestic violence, elder abuse, and child maltreatment in pandemic contexts. She has contributed to studies on parental burnout, disability rights, and multilingualism in legal frameworks.

Her recent work includes validating the Swiss parental burnout scale and analyzing pandemic impacts on child well-being. A key interest is interdisciplinary cooperation in child protection and legal systems, with a strong emphasis on preventing secondary victimization. She has evaluated projects like Hometreatment Aargau and developed guidelines for accessible victim support.

While no explicit awards are listed, her leadership roles in national studies and international conferences highlight her academic influence. She actively collaborates with institutions such as the Swiss Federal Office for Gender Equality and WHO, maintaining a multidisciplinary approach to violence prevention and social policy reform.