Randi Lise Juul

Randi Lise Juul is a Professor at the Department of Social Work, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on children's participation and collaboration in child welfare systems, with particular emphasis on vulnerable children and families. She leads the Center for Child Welfare Research and Innovation and is part of the TverrProf interdisciplinary group studying health and social professions. Her work integrates qualitative research methods, discourse analysis, and participatory approaches to improve professional practices.

Key research areas include:

• Children's inclusion in welfare decision-making processes
• Trust-building between children and professionals
• Systemic barriers in child protection services
• Professional communication strategies

Recent publications emphasize collaborative methodologies, trust dynamics in welfare services, and policy implications for young children. She has contributed to practitioner briefs and EU-funded projects like REACCH (Resources for Engaging and Collaborating with Children). Supervision focuses on PhD and master's students in child welfare and social work.

Professional development includes leading workshops, webinars, and international conferences (e.g., ESWRA, TISSA). Her 2010 doctoral thesis analyzed discourse practices in municipal child welfare investigations.