Seminar “Beyond Protection: residential care and the future of young people”
June 24
Free
The Commission for the Protection of Children and Young People (CPCJ) of Portimão carries out the Seminar “Beyond Protection: Residential Care and the Future of Young People“, on June 24, 2025, in the Auditorium of the Portimão Arena, with the following program
9:00 am – Reception of guests
9:30 am – Opening table
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Mayor of Portimão, Álvaro Bila;
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Director of the Childhood and Youth Centre, replacing the Director of the District Social Security Centre of Faro, Dr. Claúdia Bramão.
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Vice-President of the National Commission for the Promotion of the Rights and Protection of Children and Young People, Dr. Maria João Fernandes.
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President of the CPCJ of Portimão, Dr. Carla Barão
10:30 am – Musical Moment – Children’s violin group of the Portimão music academy.
10:45 am – Thematic Table
Mediation: Coordinator of the Algarve Regional Team of the National Commission: Dr. Maria João Freitas.”
Residential Care: complementarity, challenges and new paths“:
– Technical Director and Social Educator, Dr. Rita Cristo.
– Psychologist at the “A Catraia” Shelter; Dr. Nuno Encarnação.
11:15 am – Testimony of an adult with a path in residential care;
11:30 a.m. – Coffee break
11:45 a.m. – “And after goodbye … to God” – Coordinator of PAJE – Support Platform for (Ex)welcomed Youth, Dr. João Pedro Gaspar, PhD in Educational Psychology and teacher.
12:15 p.m. – Debate
12:45 p.m. – Closing
Registration is free, but mandatory: HERE