Thorsten Stoy

Dr. Thorsten Stoy is a full-time Lecturer for Special Tasks at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences' Faculty 4: Social Work and Health, where he leads the Social Work (B.A.) program. His roles include academic leadership, course coordination, and interdisciplinary teaching in clinical social work, legal guardianship, and disability inclusion. He holds a PhD in Social and Cultural Sciences from Justus Liebig University Giessen (2002).

• Education:
  • PhD in Social and Cultural Sciences (Justus Liebig University Giessen, 2002)
  • Master's in Psychology (Justus Liebig University Giessen, 1997–2002)
  • Bachelor's in Social Work (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, 1993–1996)

His research focuses on legal guardianship frameworks, supported decision-making, and clinical social work practices. Key projects include the ERBS initiative (2009–present), which trains students in volunteer legal guardianship roles, and collaborations on Hessian curricula for guardianship training. He serves on national advisory boards for guardianship law reform and quality development in Germany.

Recent publications emphasize supported decision-making in social professions, guardianship ethics, and inclusion policies. He actively participates in national conferences and training programs on guardianship law and disability rights.

• Key Projects:
  • Recipient of the 2021 Projektpreis for ERBS volunteer guardianship program
  • Co-developed Hessian curricula for legal guardianship training (2011–present)
  • Serves as expert advisor for guardianship law reform (since 2018)

His teaching portfolio includes modules on social work theory, clinical practice with disabled populations, and interdisciplinary case management. Consultation hours are held weekly for course advising.