Marija Strenka Radovanović Delivers Highly Acclaimed Lecture on the Protection of Children from Abuse and Neglect

As part of the Summer School of Forensic Psychology, Marija Strenka Radovanović delivered a highly successful and comprehensive lecture dedicated to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.

The focus of the presentation was on understanding the mechanisms of child protection, recognizing signs of trauma, and the responsible conduct of professionals in complex family and institutional contexts. Through a theoretical framework, professional guidelines, and examples from practice, the lecturer presented key aspects of identifying neglect, emotional abuse, and other forms of harm to children.

Special attention was given to the early symptoms of trauma in minors, as well as the importance of timely response by professionals working in the educational, social, healthcare, and forensic systems. Participants had the opportunity to understand how crucial precise assessment, professional responsibility, and inter-institutional cooperation are in this field.

The lecture attracted significant attention from attendees and opened a large number of questions related to real-life challenges in practice. The discussion covered the recognition of early signs of neglect in crisis-affected families, protocols of conduct in a forensic context, and the role of various institutions in child protection.

The high level of participant engagement demonstrated how the topic of child protection is simultaneously professional, socially responsible, and highly demanding. Due to the great interest, the official time allocated for discussion was not sufficient for all questions and comments.

The exchange of ideas continued spontaneously during the break, when participants took the opportunity for direct consultations with the lecturer regarding specific cases from professional practice.

This lecture made a particularly strong contribution to the practical value of the Summer School, as it enabled participants to connect theoretical knowledge with concrete dilemmas and procedural protocols. The presentation by Marija Strenka Radovanović once again confirmed the importance of the Summer School of Forensic Psychology as a space for the exchange of contemporary knowledge, professional experience, and responsible professional practice.