D.Soc. Sc. Leena Autonen-Vaaraniemi (University Lecturer in Social Work, Tampere University, Pori Unit) started as a University Researcher in the project “At the Intersection of Substance Abuse and Child Protection Services – Do Young People Who Use Substances Receive the Support They Need?” (NUPPU 2023-2025) as a part of the TreAdd research group. With a background in family studies and men’s studies, Leena brings expertise to the examination of professionals’ perceptions on providing substance abuse services for young people, as well as exploring the experiences of young individuals involved with child welfare in relation to the services they receive. Autonen-Vaaraniemi’s research in the project also focuses on the accounts of politicians and experts regarding rehabilitative substance abuse services for young people.
