CLN Institute /Courses/Ciências Forenses

Sexual Violence: from Prevention to Multidisciplinary Intervention

Integrated Approach for Professionals

24 October – 31 October 2026
16 Hours
Vila Nova de Gaia
Portuguese
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Dr. Eunice Carmo
Dr. Tânia Gonçalves
Dr. Sofia Costa
Dr. Mariana Magalhães

Sexual violence is a cross-cutting reality that demands coordinated, sensitive, and clinically grounded responses from all professionals who come into contact with victims or offenders.

Clinical Objectives

  • Recognise and respond ethically and in a trauma-informed manner to situations of sexual violence.
  • Apply principles of assessment, intervention and therapeutic communication with people involved in situations of sexual violence.
  • Articulate clinical intervention with specialised resources and services, promoting an integrated, multidisciplinary response centred on the rights, safety and well-being of the people involved.

Who is this for

Requirements

Be a professional or student in a field related to health, social sciences, or justice.

Target Audience

  • Professionals and Students in the Field of Psychological and Social Sciences
  • Professionals and Students in the Education Field
  • Health Professionals and Students
  • Professionals and Students in the Nursing Field
  • Professionals and Students in the Field of Criminology and Justice
  • Security Agents

Training Programme

DIA 1

Understanding and Preventing Sexual Violence: Concepts, Contexts and Prevention Strategies

09:00 - 18:00
  • Introductory Concepts
  • Sexual Violence
  • The Prevention of Sexual Violence
  • Primary Prevention and Bystander Perspective
  • The Role of the Adult
DIA 2

From Communication to Intervention: Multidisciplinary Approach to Sexual Violence

09:00 - 18:00
  • Communication After Violence
  • Intervention with Victims
  • Intervention with Perpetrators
  • The Role of Sex Therapy
  • Final Reflections
Dr. Eunice Carmo

MAIN INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Eunice Carmo

Clinical Psychology, Forensic Sciences, Psychological Intervention

Lage e Neto Clinic, SexLab and Psychology Center of the University of Porto

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Dr. Tânia Gonçalves

Dr. Tânia Gonçalves

Clinical Psychology, Psychological Intervention

University of Minho Psychology Research Centre, University of Minho School of Psychology

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Dr. Sofia Costa

Dr. Sofia Costa

Doctor

Lusíadas Health

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Dr. Mariana Magalhães

Dr. Mariana Magalhães

Clinical Psychology

House of Poplars; Psychology Office Dr. Mariana Magalhães

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