The Permanent Observatory Violence and Crime (OPVC) aims to understand the psychosocial, cultural and economic complexity of violence and crime, in particular:
– Centralize, process and analyze data on violence and crime reported (partnerships with PSP, RASI Analysis)
– Measuring/mapping violence and crime (geotagging)
– Assess the perceptions of the population regarding crime and security
– Assess the perceptions of police officers regarding crime and security
– Collaborate/coordinate with local security forces

UFP participants:
– Prof. Dr. Ana Sani (Coordinator)
– Prof. Dr. Laura M. Nunes
– Ms. Lígia Afonso
– Prof. Dr. Maria João Guerreiro
– Prof. Dr. Rui Maia
– Prof. Dr. Sónia Caridade
– Mr. Cristiano Nogueira (Master student in Criminology)
– Mr. Helder Fernandes (Master student in Criminology)

For more information: http://opvcufp.com (only in Portuguese).

Project supported by:
– Fundação Ensino e Cultura Fernando Pessoa