Dr. Cecilia Hansen Löfstrand

Biography

Cecilia Hansen Löfstrand is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg in the fields of Social Work and Sociology. Her research focuses on the dynamics of policing, including the use of camera surveillance in criminal justice investigations and the role of private security in public safety. She leads a research project funded by the Swedish Research Council that investigates the application of mass video surveillance by the police in court settings from 2023 to 2026. Her work also examines the experiences of vulnerable service users within social welfare contexts, particularly emphasizing power relations, governance, and social control. Hansen Löfstrand has extensive teaching experience across social work, sociology, and criminology, and supervises both undergraduate and postgraduate students. She is actively involved in the European Research Consortium on Criminal Exploitation and contributes to various academic discussions on surveillance and policing practices. Her scholarly output includes contributions to numerous academic journals and conferences, highlighting critical insights into contemporary societal challenges regarding surveillance and social justice.

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