Vice-Presidency of the Government promoted seminar on universal prevention of child sexual abuse - Communication

Vice-Presidência do Governo Regional

The Vice-Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Directorate for the Promotion of Equality and Social Inclusion, promoted yesterday, Monday, a seminar on the universal prevention of child and youth sexual abuse. 

The event was held at the Ponta Delgada Public Library and Regional Archive. It was attended by several public entities and regional partners of the Regional Strategy for Prevention and Fight Against Sexual Abuse of Young Children, namely the Regional Directorate for Health, the Institute for Social Security of the Azores, the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Criminal Police or the Directorate-General Directorate for Reintegration and Prison Services.

Among other issues addressed, there was a reflection on the primary prevention of sexual abuse with the sharing of experiences and the discussion of new intervention strategies. 

The debate brought together various participants: Jorge Santos Azevedo, public Prosecutor representing the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Judicial District of the Azores, Judge Francisco de Siqueira, representing the President of the Judicial Court of the Azores, Tânia Fonseca, member of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Social Security Institute of the Azores, Berto Cabral, Regional Director for Health, Rute Agulhas, Professor at ISCTE-IUL (University Institute of Lisbon), Luís Ballester, professor at the University of the Balearic Islands.

The opening session of the seminar was chaired by the Regional Director for Promotion of Equality and Social Inclusion, Sandra Garcia, representing the Vice-President of the Government.

The Regional Strategy for the Prevention and Combat of Sexual Abuse of Children and Young People has led a process of reference at national level. The collaboration, commitment and synergies among all parties involved ensure a rapid and effective intervention to safeguard the best interests of children and young people.