María José Rodrigo

Information
Country
Spain
Institution
University of La Laguna
Area of expertise
Family intervention

Her research topic is evidence-based parenting programmes to promote positive parenting in the families under at risk circumstances and prevent child maltreatment on which she has published many international papers.

Expert commissioned by the Spanish Ministry of Health, Social Policy and Equality to promote good practices among professionals in the use of evidence-based and preventive approaches for family work.

Prof. Rodrigo and her team have designed, implemented and evaluated evidence-based group parenting programs targeted at families referred by the local social services.