We study child psychosocial development, and the causes, consequences and prevention of violence. Our research investigates a range of biological, psychological and social influences in large longitudinal and experimental studies. Mostly our work is based on four birth cohort studies following the lives of 20,000 children and families in southern Brazil. We use interviews, observational assessments, record linkage, and biological samples to discover what promotes healthy versus maladaptive development and violence through the life-course.
Masters, PhD and Postdoc students are welcome to apply to join the Centre, and we welcome visiting researchers from other institutions.
We work with the Pelotas Birth Cohort studies in Brazil, which are some of the largest and longest-running longitudinal studies in the Global South.
Event organised by UFPel, the Secure City Institute and PAHO/WHO takes place on 23 and 24 June in Porto Alegre, featuring a live stream and free registration. On 23 and 24 June, the city of Porto Alegre will host a major meeting putting childhood at the very centre of the debate on violence prevention.
