Johanna Pretsch is a Professor of Psychology in Social Work at the Faculty of Social Work, Education, and Nursing Sciences at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Germany. Her work bridges research and practice, with a focus on child protection, adverse childhood experiences, and prevention. As a trained family therapist, she brings hands-on experience from family counseling and child protection to her teaching and research. By combining scientific insights with real-world practice, she aims to strengthen preventive support for families and children.