Sarah Henn

Prof. Dr. Sarah Henn is a Professor at the Institute for Social and Organizational Pedagogy, University of Hildesheim. She has contributed extensively to research on child and youth welfare, professional reflexivity, and organizational contexts in social work. Her work emphasizes qualitative methodologies, particularly the Documentary Method, and explores systemic challenges in pedagogical settings.

• Education: PhD in Social Pedagogy and Psychology from TU Dortmund University (2005–2011), supported by a Hans-Böckler-Stiftung scholarship.
• Affiliations: Previous roles at University of Wuppertal (2018–2025) and University of Duisburg-Essen (2015–2018).

Her research focuses on mismatches in child welfare, professional cooperation, and working conditions in social work. She has led studies on post-violence analysis, interprofessional collaboration, and the impact of organizational structures on pedagogical outcomes. Her recent publications address academic precariousness and the role of reflexivity in professional identity.

She has collaborated on projects like SOBIS (Social and Educational Infrastructures) and initiatives to document DDR-era youth care. Her work bridges empirical studies with theoretical advancements, emphasizing child rights, crisis management, and inclusive educational practices.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Promotionsstipendium der Hans-Böckler-Stiftung (2011).

Prof. Henn actively engages in public discourse through platforms like ResearchGate and Google Scholar, with 23 publications and 2,047 reads. Her work informs policy and practice in social pedagogy, particularly in residential care and systemic organizational analysis.