Policing the Poor in Brazil

Human rights violations as well as abuse of power is a long standing issue for Brazilian policing forces. This is particularly critical for those in socially and symbolically marginalised neighbourhoods where the lives of people, in particular young people, seem to be regarded as worthless in such a divided society.

This half-day seminar will bring together three Brazilian researchers with work and research experience in Brazilian marginalised neighbourhoods. They will share their views on human rights and violence arising from the tense relations between the police and the poor.

Presentations will be made by:

* Andrea Rodriguez, Research Fellow, University of Dundee. Author of ‘Labyrinths of Trafficking’

Title: “The police is worse than bandit": Views of youngsters in Brazilian favelas and their experiences with the police

* Daniel Jupp Kina, PhD student

Title: Policing Street Children in Sao Paulo, Brazil: Relations of Violence and Exclusion in the City

* Fernando Fernandes, Senior Lecturer in Inequalities, University of Dundee. Former co-director of Observatory of Favelas in Rio de Janeiro city.

Title: Violence in Rio’s favelas and the ‘war rhetoric’ in public security

Each speaker will discuss her or his ongoing work in this area and time has been allocated for questions and discussion.

Tea and coffee will be available upon arrival and lunch will be provided. This event is free, but please register your attendance for catering purposes.