Cursos / 1º Ciclo / Faculty of Law :: Criminology

CRIMINOLOGIA CLÍNICA - 2025/2026

2º curricular year
Semestralidade: 2nd semester
ECTS: 6

Teachers

Leading Teacher: Prof. Doutora Gabriela Mesquita Borges
Assistant Professor: Prof. Doutora Gabriela Mesquita Borges

Class type and School hours

Orientação Tutorial : 1 Horas
Teórico-prática : 2 Horas

Teaching Language

Portuguese

Main Aims/Objectives

i. Provide a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical perspectives of clinical criminology.
ii. Explore assessment and intervention methods used in clinical criminology.
iii. Promote the application of theoretical knowledge in the analysis and management of emergency and crisis situations.

Specific Aims/Objectives

i. Understand theories related to criminal behavior.
ii. Know the clinical method and the phenomenological perspective, together with observation and evaluation techniques used in clinical practice, including actuarial criminology.
iii. Analyze the concepts of dangerousness and risk in clinical criminology, study criminal recidivism and learn assessment techniques for better case management.

Skills to be acquired

i. Acquire skills in the application of clinical assessment methods.
ii. Develop empathy and sensitivity to understand the needs of individuals involved in criminal situations.
iii. Promote ethical conduct and professional responsibility in the practice of clinical criminology.

Teaching Procedures

I. Expository Classes: To introduce fundamental concepts and historical contextualization.
ii. Case Studies: Analysis of real cases for practical application of theoretical concepts.
iii. Debates and Discussions: Debate sessions to stimulate criticism and reflection on the topics covered

Programme

I. PROFILE OF CRIMINAL DANGEROUSNESS
II. APPROACH TO THE AGGRESSIVE PERSONALITY

Evaluation Type

Carrying out two tests and a final exam to assess understanding of theoretical and historical concepts.

Teaching Resources

I. Books and scientific articles.
ii. Documentaries, educational videos and PowerPoint presentations on related topics.
iii. Real case materials for analysis and discussion in the classroom.

Sustainability Objectives

Keywords

Clinical criminology; personality; dangerousness; risk; clinical assessment.

Main Bibliography

Complementary Bibliography