The science of prevention: The V.E.R.A. protocol redefining the prevention of violence and domestic homicide

On February 13, 2026, Rome will transform into the hub of a true clinical and scientific revolution. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Italian Association of Psychology and Criminology (AIPC), the Sala Tevere of the Lazio Region will host the International Summit "From C-PTSD to Pet Therapy." The event, organized in synergy with Hakuna Matata, Medea ODV, and Media Partner Casa Radio, aims to reveal and address what often remains submerged: the dynamics of emotional dysregulation and the wounds of Complex Trauma (C-PTSD).

The V.E.R.A. Protocol: stopping the irreparable

The heartbeat of the meeting will be the presentation of the V.E.R.A. Protocol (Violence Emotional Risk Assessment), a cutting-edge clinical tool designed to break the cycle of violence.

• The Window of Tolerance: When this narrows due to unresolved trauma, the risk of a severe "acting out" (passaggio all'atto) increases drastically.
• Scientific Measurement: By monitoring vital parameters such as HRV (Heart Rate Variability) and GSR (Galvanic Skin Response), it is now possible to objectively assess the risk of violent behavior.
• Beyond Repetition: The protocol acts as a watershed between the condemnation of reliving trauma and the concrete possibility of healing.

World experts and risk analysis

The Summit will systematize evidence gathered by CIPR, ONOF, and AIPC, featuring high-profile scientific contributions:

• Thanos Karatzias: One of the world’s leading experts, he will discuss the treatment of complex trauma—a decisive factor in dynamics of abuse.
• Degree of Familiarity: A crucial analysis of how and why violence occurs predominantly within affective bonds, and how to intercept specific patterns of femicide and domestic homicide.
• Technologies for Wellbeing: From the power of Biofeedback to Pet Therapy, utilized to stabilize hyper- and hypo-arousal and restore emotional balance.

Education as a shield

Attending this event is not just about participating in a conference; it is about acquiring real tools to break the chain of violence. As suggested by AIPC studies, knowledge and training are the only true bulwarks against the repetition of trauma.

Event details and registration

The event is open to professionals, academics, and anyone who feels the urgency to transform suffering into clinical competence.

• Date: February 13, 2026 (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
• Venue: SALA TEVERE, Regione Lazio – Via C. Colombo, 212, Rome
• Admission: Free with mandatory reservation (Certificate included)

Contacts and accreditation:

• E-mail: aipcitalia@gmail.com
• WhatsApp: +39 392 4401930 (Active 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Web: www.associazioneitalianadipsicologiaecriminologia.it
• Tax Code (CF) AIPC: 97238660589