During the last three years I have worked as a lecturer at University West in Trollhättan. I have a degree of bachelor in sociology and a degree of master in child and youth studies. I’m interested in children’s own perspectives on living in vulnerable life situations. I am also interested in children’s rights, participation and influence. I have a professional background as a social worker with focus on children and families. Focus in my phd studies will be on violence and precariousness among children in leisure time centers. I find it both exciting and challenging to start this work. I’m glad to be a part of IPKL.