معرفی
Prof. Dr. Thomas Trenczek is a Professor of Law at the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena (Germany), specializing in Public Law, Juvenile Law, and Criminal Law. He also teaches Mediation and Conflict Management. He holds a Ph.D. in Law (Dr.iur.) and a Master of Arts in Social Sciences (M.A.).
Career Highlights:
- Co-founder and former president of WAAGE Dispute Resolution Centre (a leading German restorative justice NGO)
- International Visiting Scholar at Universities of Queensland (Australia), Griffith (Australia), and Massey (New Zealand)
- Former International Coordinator (Erasmus program) for 25 years until 2022
- Member of the EAH Conciliation Board
Research Focus: Mediation, Restorative Justice, Juvenile Delinquency, Legal-Educational Interface, and Transnational Legal Practices. His work bridges legal frameworks with social service applications, emphasizing practical implementation of laws in youth welfare and criminal justice systems.
Publications: Authored major legal textbooks including:
- Jugendkriminalität, Jugendhilfe und Strafverfahren (2024)
- Frankfurter Kommentar zum SGB VIII (2022)
- Handbuch Mediation und Konfliktmanagement (2017)
Engagement: Internationally recognized mediation trainer with accreditation in multiple countries. Active in shaping German-Japanese legal exchanges and restorative justice initiatives.
