Sexual misconduct in Quebec: the current situation

Lunchtime lecture by Geneviève Martin.
Friday 6 September 2024, from 11:45 to 13:00.
Online only (Zoom)

Registration required for Zoom

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Summary:

Despite growing public awareness of sexual violence, sexual transgressions in the context of professional relationships remain understudied. However, the available data shows that it is a common phenomenon. The conference presents the results of a study that examined cases of sexual misconduct in Quebec over the last 20 years. It also describes the contexts in which sexual misconduct can occur, the associated risk and protective factors, the recourse available to victims and professionals who witness sexual misconduct, and proposes solutions for effectively managing the limits of the relationship with clients.

Biography :

Geneviève Martin,

Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience in the Faculty of Medicine at Université Laval.

Her research aims to gain a better understanding of the protective and risk factors associated with sexual violence. They examine the relational and sexual functioning of perpetrators in order to improve the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of this clientele. They are also interested in the sexual health and well-being of people with various mental health disorders.