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Sklavou Konstantina

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Associate Professor

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Email

ksklavou@uniwa.gr

Office Address

Campus 2, building Δ΄, office 110, Ancient Olive Grove Campus, 250 Thivon str., 12244 Egaleo, Greece

Office Hours

Thursday 11:00 – 14:30 (by appointment, via email)

Academic area

Intercultural social work with emphasis on domestic violence and the social integration of refugees and immigrants populations 

 

Teaching modules

  • Interviewing Methods and Skills

  • Intercultural Social Work

  • Practice Placement with Supervision I, ΙΙ

  • Methodology of Social Work with Individuals

 

Brief CV 

Konstantina Sklavou is Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work at the University of West Attica, with extensive clinical, research, and teaching experience in social work and gender issues. Her publication record includes a monograph, editorial contributions to collective volumes and handbooks, as well as numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She has also actively participated in conferences and scientific seminars focusing on social work, mental health, violence, and gender-based violence.

Decree of Appointment (FEK 2528/τ.Γ΄/09-07-2025)

 

  • 2022 – 2023, Postdoctoral Research Department of Sociology, University of the Aegean
  • 2003 – 2007, PhD in Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences.
  • 2015 – 2017, Master in Social Work, University of Nicosia
  • 2000 – 2005, Master in Education, Hellenic Open University.
  • 1999 – 2002, Diploma in teaching, Pedagogic Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Faculty of Primary Education. 
  • 1996 – 1999, Diploma in Social Work, Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Faculty of Health and Caring Professions, Department of Social Work.

 

  • Clinical and intercultural social work

  • Mental health of children and adolescents

  • Domestic violence

  • Migration and gender perspective

  • Supervision in clinical practice

  • Distance education and adult education

 

Monograph

Sklavou, K. (2008). Domestic violence and social integration of foreign women. Athens-Komotini: Sakkoulas (ISBN 978-960-15-2053-7).

 

Editor of collective volumes

Sklavou, K., Papamichail, S. (Ed.). (2025). Domestic Violence and Social Work.Theories, Assessment, and Intervention. Athens: DISIGMA. [Title of English-language original: McClennen, J., Keys, A., & Dugan-Day, M. (2017). (Eds.). Social Work and Family ViolenceTheories, Assessment, and Intervention.2th Edition. Springer Publishing Company](ISBN 9786182022702).

Koumoula, A., Sklavou, K. (Ed.). (2023). Mental health of children and adolescents 2. Athens: Society for the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents (E.PSY.Y.P.E.) (ISBN 978-618-5397-05-0).

Koumoula, A., Sklavou, K. (Ed.). (2022). Violence against minors. Because knowledge is prevention. Athens: Society for the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents (ESPN) (ISBN 978-618-5397-04-3).

Koumoula, A., Kotsis, K., Sklavou, K. (Ed.). (2021). Mental health of children and adolescents. Athens: Society for the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents (ESPN) (ISBN 978-618-5397-03-6).

Koumoula, A., Sklavou, K. (Ed.). (2013). Addictions in adolescence: Risks, prevention and treatment. Athens: Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Sismanoglio GNA (ISBN 978-618-80484-3-0).

Koumoula, A., Sklavou, K. (Ed.). (2013). Abuse: When childhood dreams become nightmares. Athens: Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Sismanoglio GNA (ISBN 978-618-80484-0-9).

Sklavou, K. (Ed.). (2008). Intercultural Counseling Guide. Athens: Papazisis (ISBN 978-960-02-2227-2).

Sklavou, K. (Ed.). (2004). Intercultural Education Guide. Athens: Hellenic Council for Refugees.

 

Author of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters in edited collections

Papamichail, S., Karakosta, A., Sklavou, K. (2024).The Role of Gender (M/F) in the Workplace: The Case of Municipality of Athens, Greece. International Journal of Gender Studies (IJGS), 9(4), 33 – 48, https://doi.org/10.47604/ijgs.3057

Sklavou, K., Papamichail, S., Stamati, E. (2024). Interpretive Approaches and Interventions to the Phenomenon of School Bulling: A Review Study.Social Work, 38(1), 44-66, https://doi.org/10.12681/socialwork-rss.37550

Sklavou, K.(2024).The Gender Characteristics of Torture and Gender Trauma. International Journal of Current Science Research and Management Review, 7(5), 244 – 258, https://doi.org/10.37602/IJSSMR.2024.7520

Sklavou, K. (2024). The unseen struggle of women. Gender violence and state power in historical time. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience & Mental Health, 7(1), 9 – 15,https://doi.org/10.26386/obrela.v7i1.279.

Sklavou, K., Venieraki, M., Balikou, P. (2024). Missing children. A general overview. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience & Mental Health Health, 7(1), 1-8, https://doi.org/10.26386/obrela.v7i1.278.

Sklavou, K. (2023). Gender violence and state power: the invisible struggle of women through historical trajectories.Social Work, 37(1), 59-78, https://doi.org/10.12681/socialwork-rss.36258 (ISSN 2944-9332).

Sklavou, K. (2024). Bullying and Cyberbullying: Aspects and Dimensions. International Journal of Current Science Research and Review, 7(2), 1399-1403, https://10.47191/ijcsrr/V7-i2-60.

Sklavou, K. (2024). The unseen journey of women from 1923 until Greek dictatorship: Gender violence and state power. ISRGJ Arts Humanit Soc Sci, 2(2), 1- 6, https://10.5281/zenodo.10754506.

Papamichail, S., Sklavou, K. (2023). Sexual abuse of minors. From mental trauma to social deviance. In: A. Koumoula, K. Sklavou (Ed.), Mental health of children and adolescents 2. Athens: Society for the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents (E.PSY.Y.P.E.).

Karathanou, F., Sklavou, K. (2022). Comparison of Quality of Life of Formal and Informal Caregivers of Alzheimer Patients. Hellenic Journal of Nursing Science, 15(2), 51 – 59, https://doi.org/10.24283/hjns.202225.

Sklavou, K. (2022). School bullying: characteristics, causes and effects of juvenile victimization. In: A. Koumoula, K. Sklavou (Eds.), Abuse of minors. Athens: Society for the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents (E.PSY.Y.P.E.).

Sklavou, K. (2021). School bullying: Characteristics, causes and effects of juvenile victimization. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 9, 112-120.

Balikou, P., Sklavou, K. (2021). Pandemic Exacerbates Challenges for Refugee Children and Families. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience & Mental Health, 4(2), 105-109, doi: 10.26386/obrela.v4i2.158 (ISSN: 2585-2795).

Valasaki, M., Pateras, K., Sklavou, K., Mastrogiannakis, T. (2021). Multiple discrimination and violence against women: Support services and theoretical implications. In: N. Vaiou, G. Petraki, M. Stratigaki (Ed.), Gender-based violence – Violence against women. Athens: Alexandria.

Sklavou, K. (2020). School bullying and effects on children’s functioning. In: A. Koumoula, K. Kotsis, K. Sklavou (Ed.), Mental Health of Children and Adolescents. Athens: Topos – Society for the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents (E.PSY.Y.P.E.).

Papamichail, S., Sklavou, K. (2020). The social construction of gender and gender-based violence: Fueling the cycle of inequality. In: C. Tsouramanis (Ed.), Criminology: Perivelpton Alexifoton? Athens: Sideris.

Sklavou, K. (2020). Refugee and immigrant minors: the protection and trauma management framework from a social work perspective. Social Work, 133, 50-62

Sklavou, K., Valasaki, M., Pateras, K., Mastroyiannakis, T. (2020). Violence against women and unemployment through a multidisciplinary and critical approach. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience & Mental Health,3(2), 82-90, doi: 10.26386/obrela.v3i2.179 (ISSN: 2585-2795).

Sklavou, K. (2019). Violence against women in armed conflicts: pre, during and post. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience & Mental Health, 2(4), 254-258, doi: 10.26386/obrela.v2i4.138 (ISSN: 2585-2795).

Sklavou, K. (2019). Working in groups in the practice of social work. A general view. International Multilingual Journal of Science and Technology, 4(8), 651 – 657 (ISSN: 2528-9810).

Sklavou, K. (2019). A theoretical approach to intercultural counseling through social work practice. Peer Reviewed Journal of Forensic & Genetic Sciences, Lupine Publishers, 3(4), 221 – 226, doi: 10.32474/PRJFGS.2019.03.000167 (ISSN: 2638-6062).

Sklavou, K. (2018). The role of social work practice in cross-cultural interview. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Center for Promoting Ideas, 8(11), 26 – 30, doi:10.30845/ijhss.v8n11p4 (ISSN 2220-8488 Print, 2221-0989 Online).

Sklavou, K. (2018).The role of social work in mental health in a variable multicultural environment. Journal of Sociology and Social Work, 6(2), 6 – 11, doi:10.15640/jssw.v6n2a2 (ISSN: 2333-5807 Print, 2333-5815 Online).

 

 

 

2023 – continues: Editorial Director,Journal “Social Work”, Association of Social Workers of Greece (N.P.D.D. – S.K.L.E.).

2025– continues[reappointmentSenate Decision No. 3/10-02-2025 (Item 9) and Administrative Council Act No. 10/12-06-2025 (Item 24)]: President of the Gender Equality Committee of PADA.

2022 – continues: Member of the Naturalization Committee (no. 12, of the Greek Citizenship Code) at the Regional Directorate of Citizenship of the Municipality of Athens, of the General Secretariat of Citizenship of the Ministry of the Interior (reappointment102903/21-11-2024, FEK 1067/17-11-2022).