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Christopher M EARLS is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Université de Montréal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in forensic psychology, psychopathology, and behavioral studies with a focus on sexual delinquency and juvenile prostitution. His research explores the intersections of psychopathy, criminal behavior, and mental health comorbidities. He teaches courses including Psychopathology: Introduction across undergraduate programs in psychology, social sciences, and cognitive neuroscience. His academic contributions span over two decades, with notable work on psychopathy assessment, parenting practices in non-criminal populations, and sexual behavior conditioning. Education Affiliations: Université de Montréal (primary) Teaching Programs: Baccalauréat en psychologie, Neuroscience cognitive, Social Work programs Dr. EARLS has directed 10+ theses and mémoires since 1998, focusing on forensic psychology topics like sexual delinquency correlates and psychopathy measurement validity. His work bridges clinical psychology with sociocultural factors, particularly in marginalized populations like sex workers and juvenile offenders. Research Highlights: Clinical assessment tools comparison (paper vs. digital psychopathy scales) Gender differences in psychopathy expression Impact of childhood trauma on sexual interest development Though no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to forensic and clinical psychology research.

• Sexual Delinquency
• Juvenile Prostitution
• Psychopathy
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Nathalie Fontaine is a Professor at the Université de Montréal, affiliated with the Faculté des arts et des sciences and the École de criminologie. She leads the Centre d’étude sur le développement et l’adaptation des jeunes (CEDAJ) , focusing on developmental psychopathology, behavioral problems in youth, and emotional insensitivity. Her research emphasizes interventions for at-risk youth and mental health promotion. Research Interests: Psychopathologie développementale Facteurs de risque/traitement d'insensibilité émotionnelle Prévention et intervention auprès des jeunes en difficulté Différences de sexe dans les troubles de comportement Her work integrates longitudinal data analysis and lab-based experiments, such as emotion recognition tasks. Current projects include studying the role of emotions in sexual violence exposure and mentoring programs for socio-judicial youth. Key Awards: Chercheuse-boursière, Fonds de recherche du Québec, Junior 2 Grants & Projects: Leading a CRSH-funded study on mentoring for socio-judicial youth (2024-2027) FRQS-funded research on emotional competence and mental health (2022-2025) She supervises master's and doctoral students in criminology, psychology, and social work programs, with recent advisees including Victoria Gabriel, Mélanie Arsenault, and Vicky Raymond.

• Developmental Psychopathology
• Behavioral Problems in Youth
• Emotional Competence
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Nicolas Sallée is a Full Professor in the Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Montreal. He specializes in juvenile justice, social control mechanisms, and the sociology of gender and sexuality. His research explores how societies treat deviance, particularly focusing on youth labeled as 'delinquent' and the evolving dynamics of age-related social norms. His work integrates historical and comparative perspectives, examining topics such as the legal treatment of transgender youth, the history of incest cases in Quebec, and the socio-legal construction of age of consent laws. He leads the CREMIS (Centre de Recherche de Montréal sur les Inégalités Sociales et les Discriminations) as Scientific Director and contributes to the Centre International de Criminologie Comparée (CICC). Key Projects: Observatoire des Profilages (2020–2028) L'enfance du 'mauvais genre' (2021–2027) Accès au Droit et à la Justice (ADAJ, 2016–2023) His research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaborations, with grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Fonds de Recherche du Québec. He has supervised over 20 graduate students, focusing on topics ranging from gender non-conformity to carceral institutions and digital surveillance in youth justice systems. Nicolas Sallée has authored multiple books and articles, including Sous la réhabilitation, le contrôle. La justice des mineurs au XXIe siècle (2023) and Éduquer sous contrainte. Une sociologie de la justice des mineurs (2016). His work is characterized by innovative methodologies, such as graphic reportage in sociology, to visualize youth incarceration conditions.

• Juvenile Justice
• Social Control
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Scott Ronis is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick's Faculty of Arts, where he also serves as Associate Dean (Undergraduate and Curriculum). His research bridges clinical psychology, youth development, and sexual health with a systemic focus on family and community contexts. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, Brandeis University Dr. Ronis investigates youth emotional/behavioral problems (including juvenile delinquency and sexual offending) through family relationship patterns and broader contextual factors. His work examines normative/atypical sexual development, sexual aggression, consent dynamics, and restorative justice approaches. Recently, he has pioneered AI/VR integration for mental health clinician training, emphasizing underserved populations and practical applications in prevention and treatment services. His 2021-2025 publications reveal three dominant research streams: (1) sexual offense contexts (partner adjustment, paraphilic behaviors, consent withdrawal), (2) youth justice systems (restorative conferencing, human trafficking policies), and (3) relationship dynamics (desire discrepancy, rotational work impacts). Methodologically, he combines qualitative analysis with quantitative approaches to translate findings into clinical practice and policy reforms. Dr. Ronis has secured substantial research funding as Principal/Co-Investigator: SSHRC: $98,935 (2023-2028) for intimate partners of sexual offense history holders Public Health Agency of Canada: $634,482 (2023-2024) for rural family violence programming SSHRC Connection Grant: $50,000 (2023) for international abuse studies CIHR: $2.36M (2013-2018) for child/mental health service access He directs UNB's Youth and Family Research Lab, which advances understanding of sexual health development, family communication, and restorative justice through scientific collaboration. The lab actively partners with community organizations to address marginalization and promote social change, focusing on translating research into actionable clinical and advocacy tools for vulnerable populations.

• Clinical Psychology
• Youth Mental Health
• Family Systems
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Nadine Lanctôt is a Full Professor and currently serves as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Sherbrooke, Canada. With a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Montreal (1999), she has established herself as a leading researcher in criminology and psychoeducation, focusing particularly on vulnerable youth populations. Her educational background includes: Doctorate (Ph.D.) from the University of Montreal (1999) Master's degree from the University of Montreal (1995) Bachelor's degree from the University of Montreal (1994) Dr. Lanctôt's research primarily focuses on child abuse and neglect, adolescent delinquency, sexual exploitation, social adaptation, and the transition to adulthood for youth in residential care. Her work examines how trauma, particularly from sexual exploitation and gang exposure, impacts the development and mental health of young women who have experienced out-of-home placement. She investigates the complex interplay between trauma, behavior problems, and identity formation during the transition to adulthood, with particular attention to gender-sensitive approaches in intervention and rehabilitation. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on understanding the long-term impacts of residential care experiences, the effects of sexual exploitation on identity formation, and the development of gender-responsive interventions for vulnerable youth. Her research consistently examines how trauma exposure influences mental health outcomes, with particular attention to female adolescents in residential care settings. A recurring theme across her work is the need for trauma-informed, gender-responsive approaches to supporting young women transitioning out of care. Her notable scientific achievements include: Canada Research Chair on Placement and Rehabilitation of Girls and Young Women in Difficulty (2024) Canada Research Chair on Adolescent Delinquency (2017) Canada Research Chair on Adolescent Delinquency (2012) Dr. Lanctôt has secured significant research funding, including a $2.4 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for the GROWW project on women's and girls' health, and a $2.5 million grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for the Canadian Consortium on Child Trauma. She leads the AJIR research team (Adaptation Difficulties in Youth and Rehabilitation Interventions) and is involved with the GRISE research group (Research and Intervention Group on Children's Social Adaptation). Her research program addresses critical gaps in understanding the complex needs of vulnerable youth, particularly young women who have experienced residential care, sexual exploitation, and trauma, with the goal of developing more effective, gender-responsive interventions.

• Criminology
• Psychoeducation
• Child Abuse and Neglect
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Dr. Steven Arnocky is a Full-time Professor in the Department of Psychology at Nipissing University, part of the Faculty of Arts and Science. He holds a PhD from McMaster University, with earlier degrees from Lakehead University (BA) and McMaster (MSc). His research focuses on evolutionary psychology, sexual conflict, and behavioral ecology, particularly exploring how evolutionary pressures shape human mating behaviors such as mate poaching, intrasexual competition, and health signaling. He directs the Human Evolution Laboratory, investigating topics like facial attractiveness, immunocompetence, and sociosexual orientation. His work has been featured in media including NBC News and CTV, and he actively engages in public outreach about evolutionary science. Recent studies include examining testosterone’s role in aggression, the impact of social media on jealousy, and cross-cultural variations in vocal perception. Dr. Arnocky supervises graduate students and collaborates internationally on projects linking psychology to environmental behavior and health. His research highlights adaptive strategies in human behavior, emphasizing how traits like face shape, vocal masculinity, and health cues influence mating success. He explores the evolutionary underpinnings of phenomena like fear of missing out (FoMO) and links psychopathic traits to adolescent delinquency. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences like HBES. His lab fosters interdisciplinary approaches, combining experimental psychology with biomarker analysis and computational modeling.

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Sexual Conflict
• Behavioral Ecology
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Dr. Jennifer Silcox is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Western Ontario's Faculty of Social Science. Her research focuses on criminology with specialization in gender, youth crime, and media representations of violence. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Western University. Her research interests examine social inequality through qualitative methodologies and intersectional frameworks. She investigates how media constructs moral panics around youth violence and gendered crime patterns. Dr. Silcox collaborates with international institutions including the University of South Carolina and London healthcare centers. She actively engages in community outreach with justice-involved women and educational initiatives on campus regarding sexual violence prevention and restorative justice. She has published extensively on media representations of violent girls in Canadian and US contexts, analyzing statistical crime trends through feminist criminological perspectives.

• Criminology
• Youth Crime
• Media Studies
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Tamara Myers is Associate Head and Professor in the Department of History at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on the history of children and youth, gender/women's history, and the history of crime and delinquency, with regional expertise in Quebec and Canada. She serves as President of the Society for the History of Children and Youth (2019-21) and leads the Montreal History Group working group at UBC. Dr. Myers' research explores how societal institutions like the juvenile justice system have shaped young people's lives, particularly girls and marginalized youth in historical contexts. Her work examines the intersection of gender, class, and legal systems in Canadian history, with special attention to Montreal. She investigates concepts of delinquency, youth activism, and the representation of children and youth across different historical periods from the 19th to 20th centuries. Her scholarship reveals how definitions of acceptable youth behavior have evolved and been applied differently to boys and girls. Her publications demonstrate a consistent scholarly trajectory examining youth, gender, and justice in Canadian historical contexts. Dr. Myers has produced significant monographs including "Youth Squad: Policing Children in the Twentieth Century" (2019) and "Caught: Montreal's modern girls and the law, 1869-1945" (2006), along with numerous articles analyzing juvenile justice systems, youth resistance, and social reform movements. Her work connects local Montreal history to broader national and transnational patterns. President, Society for the History of Children and Youth (2019-21) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Standard Grant (2009-12) for "On the Youth Beat: Age Consciousness and the Transformation of Policing Children, 1939-1960s" SSHRC Grant (2009-12) for "Criminal Justice and Gendered Bodies in Quebec City and Montreal, 1840s-1930s" UBC Hampton Grant (2010) for research on the Miles for Millions Walkathon Dr. Myers has secured substantial research funding that has enabled extensive archival work on youth justice systems and youth activism in Canadian history. Her SSHRC-funded projects have examined age consciousness in policing children, gendered aspects of criminal justice in Quebec, and international development through youth participation in walkathons. She is recognized as a leading scholar in the history of children and youth in Canada.

• History of Children and Youth
• Gender/Women's History
• History of Crime and Delinquency
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Dr. Sara Farhan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), based in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her work focuses on modern Middle Eastern history, particularly the histories of medicine, professionalization, and education, with an emphasis on Iraq. She holds a PhD from York University (2019) and has taught at institutions in Canada and the Middle East. Her research explores colonial legacies, state-building, and social hierarchies through interdisciplinary lenses, combining medical, legal, and archival studies. Dr. Farhan’s expertise includes the role of expertise in state formation, Cold War medical diplomacy, and the gendered dynamics of professionalization. She is deeply engaged in archival studies, particularly in Iraq, examining the vulnerabilities of archives and their impact on historical memory. She teaches courses on modern world history, colonialism, public health, gender studies, and postcolonial historiography. Her research also addresses legal and medical categorizations of deviance, such as juvenile delinquency, and the intersection of science, law, and gender. She currently supervises MA students in History and Gender Studies at UNBC, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and archival rigor. Dr. Farhan’s work challenges conventional historiographies, focusing on decolonial and postcolonial frameworks. She is available as a media expert on topics related to Middle Eastern history, medical history, and archival preservation.

• Modern Middle East
• Medical History
• Science and Technology
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Jean Proulx is a Full Professor at the School of Criminology within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Université de Montréal, with a secondary appointment as Lecturer at the Faculty of Continuing Education. He has been a faculty member since 1993, recognized for exceptional teaching evaluations and significant contributions to criminology education. His office is located in Pavilion Lionel-Groulx, room C-4128. His primary research examines the behavioral patterns of sexual offenders (pedophiles, rapists, murderers), focusing on the relationship between modus operandi, personality traits, lifestyle factors, and treatment outcomes. Secondary interests include recidivism reduction strategies and quantitative analysis of criminal trajectories. Research Leadership: Directs multiple major projects including: "Traitement, adaptation psychosociale et trajectoire criminelle des agresseurs sexuels" (FRQSC-funded, 2022-2027) Co-investigator on the "Centre international de criminologie comparée" strategic initiative (2024-2031) Awards: Teaching Excellence Award (2001) for exceptional pedagogical impact Student Advising & Grants: Has supervised 37+ graduate students since 1992, with current doctoral candidates researching intimate partner violence and offender profiling. Secured continuous funding from FRQSC, CRSH, and other agencies for longitudinal studies on sexual violence prevention. Affiliations: Principal researcher at the International Centre for Comparative Criminology (CICC) and collaborator at Philippe-Pinel Institute of Legal Psychiatry. Regularly presents findings at international conferences addressing sexual homicide and offender rehabilitation.

• Criminology
• Forensic Psychology
• Sexual Offenders
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Tamsin Higgs is a Full Professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology. She specializes in forensic psychology, focusing on sexual delinquency, violence, spousal abuse, and cognitive-behavioral interventions. Her affiliations include the Centre international de criminologie comparée (CICC) and the Centre de recherche de l’Institut national de psychiatrie légale Philippe-Pinel. Affiliations & Roles Member of CICC (Comparative Criminology Research Centre) Member of Pôle d'expertise et de recherche en santé et bien-être des hommes Affiliated with Institut Philippe-Pinel de Montréal (IPP) Education & Teaching While specific academic qualifications aren't listed, her roles imply advanced training in clinical psychology and criminology. She teaches courses like "Personnalité et comportement criminel" and "Organisation professionnelle et éthique" to graduate students pursuing psychology and forensic mental health programs. Research Focus Her research explores sexual homicide typologies, risk assessment in violent offenders, and interventions for sexual offenders. She emphasizes understanding offender psychology, particularly in cases involving necrophilic behaviors or multiple victims. Her work bridges clinical psychology and legal practices, addressing gaps in offender treatment and forensic evaluation. Grants & Projects Leads projects on intimate partner homicide (SSHRC-funded) and sexual aggression among involuntary celibates (FRQSC-funded) Co-leads the CICC strategic research group (FRQSC-funded) Investigates treatment adherence among offenders with severe mental illnesses Advising & Mentorship Supervised 5 recent theses, including studies on rape-supportive attitudes, forensic confession dynamics, and therapeutic alliance in child sexual abuse treatment programs. Labs & Collaborations Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at CICC and IPP, focusing on sexual homicide analysis, risk assessment tools, and forensic intervention strategies.

• Sexual Delinquency
• Violence
• Spousal Abuse
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Katherine Pascuzzo is an Associate Professor at Université de Sherbrooke, Canada, specializing in developmental psychology, attachment theory, and mental health interventions for vulnerable populations. Her research focuses on socio-emotional adaptation, trauma impacts, and resilience in children and adolescents, particularly those in residential care or with histories of maltreatment. She has secured significant grants from organizations like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Fonds de recherche du Québec, and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), totaling over $3 million. Key funded projects include "Gaïa Project" (IRSC, $677,026, 2019-2024) "Promoting Resilience in Teens in Care" (PHAC, $1.3M, 2022-2026) "Adaptation During Pandemic" (FRQSC, $375K, 2022-2026) Her work integrates attachment-based interventions like Intervention Relationnelle and Connect Parent Group , with a focus on longitudinal studies and observational measures. She collaborates extensively with teams such as GRISE and AJIR, addressing issues like delinquency, trauma, and family dynamics. Recent publications emphasize adolescent mental health during the pandemic attachment security and emotion regulation intervention programs for foster/kinship parents trauma-informed practices in residential care She teaches courses on child development (ages 0-18) and has organized international conferences on attachment and pandemic impacts. Her methodological approach combines qualitative and quantitative research, with a strong emphasis on translational studies for policy and practice.

• Developmental Psychology
• Attachment Theory
• Emotion Regulation
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Marie-Pierre Villeneuve is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychoéducation at Université de Sherbrooke since 2020. Her research focuses on criminal desistance , juvenile delinquency , community reintegration , and problematic sexual behaviors in childhood . PhD in Social Work, Université Laval (2020) MA in Social Work, Université Laval (2013) BA in Arts, Université Laval (2009) She leads and co-leads multiple funded projects, including: CRSH Partnership Grant (2019-2026): $2.5M FRQSC Support Grant (2022-2026): $375K University of Sherbrooke Research Grant (2023-2026): $225K Her publications address: Assisted desistance frameworks Community reintegration of judicially involved youth Sexual behavior interventions Alternative sentencing efficacy Resilience factors in runaway episodes She teaches courses like: PSE-363: Scientific Approach III PSE-170: Theoretical Perspectives in Psychoéducation PSE-374: Psychoeducational Assessment IV She collaborates with research groups: GRISE (Social Adaptation Research Group) AJIR (Adaptation and Rehabilitation Research Team)

• Criminal Desistance
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Adolescent Development
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Franca Cortoni is an Associate Professor at the School of Criminology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Université de Montréal. She holds a Ph.D. in Forensic and Clinical Psychology from Queen's University (1998) and serves as a regular researcher at the International Centre for Comparative Criminology (CICC), where she chairs the Clinical Intervention theme. Cortoni has authored over 60 publications and 90 scientific presentations, including co-authored books on female sex offenders and criminal violence. She specializes in sexual offender risk assessment, treatment efficacy, and dynamic risk factors. Her research explores sexual delinquency in both genders, focusing on etiological factors like sexual regulation issues, deviant sexual behavior, and adaptive strategies. She investigates recidivism prediction, treatment outcomes for violent offenders, and risk communication frameworks. Cortoni's work spans correctional intervention processes, cybersexual offending, and high-risk offender management. As a consultant and trainer across Canada, the UK, and the US, she has influenced sexual offender treatment protocols. Cortoni supervised numerous doctoral and master's students at Université de Montréal, particularly in areas examining therapeutic outcomes, dynamic risk factors, and offender cognition. Research Affiliations: International Centre for Comparative Criminology (CICC) Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Queen's University (1998)

• Criminology
• Forensic Psychology
• Sexual Offending
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Jean-Pierre Guay is a Professor at the Université de Montréal , affiliated with the School of Criminology . He serves as a senior researcher at the Institut national de psychiatrie légale Philippe-Pinel and Forensia , with a focus on recidivism risk assessment, psychopathy, and the heterogeneity of violent and sexual offenders. His work explores AI applications in criminology and includes extensive training programs for risk evaluation instruments like YLS/CMI, J-SOAP-II, and SAPROF. Research Expertise : Risk assessment, psychopathy, sexual/violent delinquency, street gangs, AI in criminology Funding : Supported by FRQSC, SSHRC, and CRSH grants for projects on virtual agents for offender evaluation, temporal-spatial delinquency analysis, and gang-related crime. Supervision : Advised 20+ graduate students (2010–2024) in topics spanning coercive sexual strategies, emotional recognition, and gang dynamics.

• Criminology
• Risk Assessment
• Psychopathy
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