Dr. Will Dobud is a social worker, researcher, and educator who has worked with adolescents and families in the United States, Australia, and Norway.

Will is an award-winning researcher and educator recognized for excellence in research, teaching, and crime prevention. Dr. Dobud is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Charles Sturt University, Australia’s largest social work school. Will is an invited international speaker who conducts workshops for therapists and families around the globe.

Will’s research focuses on improving adolescent therapy outcomes and promoting safe, ethical practices. He has investigated and written about America’s Troubled Teen Industry, especially wilderness therapy. He has worked alongside advocates, survivors, researchers, and clinicians to protect youth from institutionalization and harm.

Will is the co-author of Kids These Days: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health (2025). He is also the co-editor of Outdoor Therapies: An Introduction to Practices, Possibilities, and Critical Perspectives (2020) and co-author of Solution-Focused Practice in Outdoor Therapy: Co-Adventuring for Change (2022).