Stephanie Ernst

Stephanie Ernst is a Professor at the Department of Social Work, Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Germany. She holds a Professorship for Law in Social Work and specializes in Childhood and Youth Law, with a focus on legal foundations of social work, family law, criminal law, and juvenile criminal law. Her research integrates criminology and empirical methodologies.

• Education: Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Social Law and Social Economy (University of Kassel/Fulda University of Applied Sciences); Doctoral degree in Childhood and Youth Law (University of Kassel).
• Professional Experience: Managing Director and Academic Director at Deutsche Vereinigung für Jugendgerichte und Jugendgerichtshilfen e.V. (2018-2024); Research Assistant and Graduate Assistant at University of Kassel.
• Additional Roles: Editor of the Journal for Juvenile Criminal Law and Youth Welfare (ZJJ); completed teaching and project management training programs.