Timo Harrikari

Professor Timo Harrikari is a leading academic in Social Work at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences. He serves as Head of the Discipline of Social Work and oversees research in child welfare, juvenile justice, and disaster response. His work bridges theory and practice, focusing on governance, criminology, and social policy.

Research Interests:

• Child Protection Systems
• Social Work in Crisis Environments
• Criminal Justice Reform
• Globalization's Impact on Social Services

Awards:

• Docent in Criminology (2012)
• Docent in Social Work (2011)
• Docent in Sociology (2009)

Key Projects:

• CHILD-SOCNET: Social work responses to disasters
• SILE: Inclusive solutions for marginalized groups

Grants:

• Finland's Ministry of Social Affairs (2024–2025)
• Strategic Research Council (2023–2026)