Child orientation – a contested concept or a "wicked problem"?
Marit Skivenes
University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Professor Marit Skivenes (b. 1968) completed her PhD in political science in 2002 on a thesis evaluating the child welfare law in light of a deliberative perspective, and have in her research been concerned with theoretical and normative issues as well as the legitimacy challenges facing the child welfare system’s responsibility of children at risk. Using argumentation theory, she has contributed to the development of a framework for analysing and evaluating political programmes and decision-making processes. Skivenes has published numerous works on child welfare and broader welfare issues, as well as the impact of communication and publicity in theory and practice. Alone or in collaboration with others she has published articles in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and a book that has been peer-reviewed, and in addition reports, chapters in reports and feature journals. Skivenes regularly publishes her scientific results for a broader audience in feature articles in major Norwegian papers. She has broad experience in leading projects, supervising students at different levels, teaching and lecturing.
Abstract
The aim of this presentation is to identify the meaning of the concept of "child orientation" for the purpose of discussing how such an orientation can be understood in policy and practice. On one hand, there is a general... [ view full abstract ]
Session
KN3 » Keynote Presentation (13:30 - Monday, 16th September, Landsdowne )
