Joelza M A Pires
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Biography
Joelza M. A. Pires, graduated since 1984 in Medicine from Federal University of Bahia (UFBA/1984) and a Master’s Degree in Medical Sciences (Paediatrics) at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS/2003). She is completing the doctoral degree in the graduate program in child and adolescent health of UFRGS. She is a specialist in Paediatrics by the Brazilian Society of Paediatrics (SBP). She is a domestic violence expert at the University of Sao Paulo (USP). She is the President of the Foundation of Educational Service of Rio Grande do Sul (FASE/RS) for delinquency juvenile in the management 2011-2015. She has an experience in Social Paediatrics working mainly on the following themes: violence against children and adolescents, sexual abuse and exploitation of children and adolescents, families in situation of vulnerability and social risk, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, restorative practices, non-violent communication and culture of peace.