The Postgraduate Program in Psychology at the University of Fortaleza (Unifor) is promoting a free training called Entrevozes – Training for Health, Social Assistance, and Public Security Professionals of the State of Ceará who serve women victims of violence. This initiative will take place from October 8 to November 19, 2026, totaling 20 class hours.
The training is organized by the Laboratory of Studies of Complex Systems: couples, families, and communities (LESPLEXOS), affiliated with the Postgraduate Program in Psychology at Unifor, which is maintained by the Edson Queiroz Foundation. The main objective of this training is to qualify professionals so they can act in a more coordinated and prepared manner when dealing with situations of violence against women in the state.
The activities will be conducted remotely using the Google Meet platform and will consist of seven synchronous modules and two asynchronous modules, held daily from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The teaching staff includes psychologists, professors, and researchers from Unifor, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUC-RS), and the University of Brasília (UnB), all with experience in supporting women victims of violence and training professionals in the protection network.
During the modules, various crucial topics will be addressed, such as understanding violence against women, its multiple forms and dynamics, as well as strategies to improve the care provided by professionals. The detailed schedule covers the ecological model of violence, intersectionality theory, typologies and specific dynamics of violence against women, risk and protection factors, good practices of listening and welcoming, risk assessment, and decision-making procedures in cases of violence.
Furthermore, there will be a segment dedicated to analyzing practical cases and another focused on the self-care of the professionals themselves who are part of the protection network, under the theme 'Caring for those who care: promoting the well-being of professionals.' Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Program Structure
Module 1, on October 8, will cover Understanding Violence Against Women (VAW), addressing the Ecological Model of Violence and Intersectionality Theory, taught by Dr. Luísa Habigzang (PUC-RS). On October 15 (Module 2), Ms. Anne Andrade (Unifor) will present definitions, typologies, and dynamics of VAW.
On October 22 (Module 3), Dr. Normanda Morais (Unifor) will focus on Risk and Protection Factors for VAW. Module 4, scheduled for October 29, will be led by Dr. Silvia Lordello (UnB) and will address good practices of listening and welcoming. On November 5 (Module 5), Dr. Thais Arnould (PUC-RS) will present content on Risk Assessment and decision-making in VAW cases.
Subsequent modules include Case Discussion on November 12 (Module 6), with participation from Ms. Anne Andrade, Dr. Luísa Habigzang, and Dr. Normanda Morais (Unifor and PUC-RS). Finally, Module 7, on November 19, will be dedicated to the theme 'Caring for those who care: promoting the well-being of professionals,' led by Dr. Júlia Zamora (PUC-RS).
Service Information
The Entrevozes program aims to serve health, social assistance, and public security professionals in Ceará who are involved in serving women victims of violence. The period of realization is from October 8 to November 19, 2026, with a total workload of 20 class hours.