Jorge Ferreira
Jorge Ferreira holds a Doctorate in Social Work with a specialization in Social Work, Social Policies, and Society. He is a Professor at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, where he serves as Director of both the Undergraduate and Doctoral Programs in Social Work, as well as Director of the Department of Political Science and Public Policy. He conducts research at CIES-IUL (Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology – University Institute of Lisbon), within the Political and Citizenship research line. His research interests include both theoretical and applied dimensions. Theoretically, he focuses on epistemology, the theory of social work, and interdisciplinary knowledge. In applied research, he studies social work practices within institutional, community, and family contexts, particularly in relation to children, families, and adults in vulnerable situations within the social protection system and social policy frameworks. Dr. Ferreira has authored numerous scientific publications and has presented at national and international seminars and conferences in the field of Social Work. He is also a member of the editorial boards of several national and international Social Work journals.