Abstract

This seminar will present the final considerations of the research developed at the Post-Doctoral internship developed by the speaker at the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra on violence against girls in the Portuguese and Brazilian context.

The intention is to portray the most relevant observations resulting from the empirical work conducted during the internship, as well as critically reflect current legislation, social protection policies and practices for girls (children and adolescents) who were victims of violence in Brazil and Portugal, between 2000-2015.

The seminar will also focus on the importance of the feminist movement in challenging domestic violence in both countries.

Bio note

Nivia Barros is conducting her postdoctorate at the Centre for Social Studies, within the Democracy, Citizenship and Law Research Group (DECIDe), of the University of Coimbra, under the supervision of Researcher Madalena Duarte. Doctorate in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (2005), Masters in Education (1994) and a degree in Social Work (1983). She is currently an associate professor at the School of Social Work, Federal Fluminense University – UFF. She coordinates the Research Centre on Human Rights and Citizenship – NUDHESC/UFF and a member of Historical Research Group on Social Protection - NPHPS/CRD/UFF. Barros has experience in social work with emphasis on Multidisciplinary, acting on the following themes: violence, citizenship, gender, childhood, adolescence, social, political, social and human rights and ethics.

Activity within the Democracy, Citizenship and Law Research Group (DECIDe)