Clinical & Forensic Psychology · Kingston, Ontario

Forensic Behaviour Services

Research that informs practice.

Research has been a significant part of the professional work of all three Forensic Behaviour Services psychologists.

Their collective scholarship includes peer-reviewed research, books, edited volumes, book chapters, treatment resources, risk-assessment manuals and professional presentations spanning sexual behaviour, forensic psychology, treatment, risk, recidivism, mental health, therapeutic process and rehabilitation.

Citations appear as supplied by each psychologist. Publication titles retain their original wording. Where a DOI is listed, it has been checked and links to the publisher record.

Dr. Yolanda Fernandez

Selected research24
  1. Helmus, L. M., Kelley, S. M., Frazier, A., Fernandez, Y. M., Lee, S. C., Rettenberger, M., & Boccaccini, M. T. (2022). Static-99R: Strengths, limitations, predictive accuracy meta-analysis, and legal admissibility review. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, 28(3), 307.
  2. Fernandez, Y. (2021, Winter). The history of Static-99 and the value of research-practitioner collaboration. The Forum, 40(1).
  3. Fernandez, Y. (2021). Assessing Dynamic Risk Factors in Institutional Settings Using STABLE-2007. Sexual Offending: Theory, Research, and Prevention, 16, 1-23. doi.org/10.5964/sotrap.4551
  4. Fernandez, Y. M. & Helmus, M. (2017). A field examination of the inter-rater reliability of the Static-99 and STABLE-2007 scored by Correctional Program Officers. Sexual Offender Treatment, Vol 12(2).
  5. Fernandez, Y. M., & Marshall, W. L. (2003). Victim empathy, social self-esteem and psychopathy in rapists. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 15, 11-26.
  6. Fernandez, Y. M., Marshall, W. L., Lightbody, S., & O'Sullivan, C., (1999). The Child Molester Empathy Measure. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 11, 17-31.
  7. Loza, W. & Fernandez, Y. (2007). Assessment and treatment of paraphilias. Arabpsynet E.Journal, 14, 69-72.
  8. Marshall, W. L., Barbaree, H. E., & Fernandez, Y. M. (1995). Some aspects of social competence in sex offenders. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 7, 113-127.
  9. Marshall, W. L., & Fernandez, Y. M (2001). Sexual preferences: Are they useful in the assessment and treatment of sexual offenders? Aggression and Violent Behaviour: A Review Journal, 8, 131-143.
  10. Marshall, W. L., & Fernandez, Y. M. (2001). Phallometry in forensic practice. Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice. 1, 77-87.
  11. Marshall, W. L., & Fernandez, Y. M (2000). Phallometric testing with sexual offenders: Limits to its value. Clinical Psychology Review, 20, 807-822.
  12. Marshall, W. L., Fernandez, Y. M., Serran, G. A., Mulloy, R., Thornton, D., Mann, R. E., & Anderson, D. (2001). Process variables in the treatment of sexual offenders: A review of the relevant literature. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 8, 205-234.
  13. Marshall, W. L., Hamilton, K., & Fernandez, Y. M. (2001). Empathy deficits and cognitive distortions in child molesters. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 13, 123-130.
  14. Marshall, W. L., Hudson, S., Jones, R., & Fernandez, Y. M. (1995). Empathy in sex offenders. Clinical Psychology Review, 15, 99-113.
  15. Marshall, L. E., Marshall, W. L., Fernandez, Y. M., Malcolm, P. B., & Moulden, H. M. (2008). The Rockwood Preparatory Program for Sexual Offenders: Description and Preliminary Appraisal. Sexual Abuse: A journal of research and treatment, 20, 25-42.
  16. Marshall, W. L., O'Sullivan, C., & Fernandez, Y. M. (1996). The enhancement of victim empathy among incarcerated child molesters. Legal and Criminological Psychology, 1, 95-102.
  17. Marshall, W. L., Serran, G., Marshall, L. E., & Fernandez, Y. M. (2005). Recovering memories of the offence in "amnesic" sexual offenders. Sexual Abuse: A journal of research and treatment, 17, 31-38.
  18. Marshall, W. L., Serran, G., Moulden, H., Mulloy, R., Fernandez, Y. M., Mann, R., & Thornton, D. (2002). Therapist features in sexual offender treatment: Their reliable identification and influence on behaviour change. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 9, 395-405.
  19. Marshall, W. L., Thornton, D., Marshall, L., Fernandez, Y., & Mann, R. (2001). Treatment of sexual offenders who are in categorical denial. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 13, 205-215.
  20. McPhail, I. V., Hermann, C. A., & Fernandez, Y. (2013). Correlates of emotional congruence with children in sexual offenders against children: A test of theoretical models in an incarcerated sample. Child Abuse and Neglect, 38, 336-346. doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2013.10.002
  21. McPhail, I. V., Hermann, C. A., Fernane, S., Fernandez, Y. M., Nunes, K. L., & Cantor, J. (2017). Validity in phallometric testing for sexual interests in children: A meta-analytic review. Assessment, 1-17. doi.org/10.1177/1073191117706139
  22. McPhail, I. V., Nunes, K. L., Hermann, C. A., Sewell, R., Peacock, J., Looman, J., Fernandez, Y. M. (2018). Emotional congruence with Children: Are implicit and explicit child-like self-concept and attitude towards children associated with sexual offending against children? Archives of Sexual Behaviour, doi.org/10.1007/s10508-018-1288-2
  23. Serran, G., Fernandez, Y. M., & Marshall, W. L. (2003). Process issues in treatment: Application to sexual offender programs. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 34, 368-374.
  24. Seto, M, & Fernandez, Y. (2011). Dynamic risk groups among adult male sexual offenders. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 23, 494-507.
Books7
  1. Marshall, W. L., Marshall, L. E., Serran, G. A. & Fernandez, Y. M. (Eds.). (2006). Treating Sexual Offenders. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis Books, Inc.
  2. Marshall, W. L., Fernandez, Y. M., Marshall, L. E. & Serran, G.A. (Eds.). (2006). Sexual offender treatment: Controversial Issues. London: Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  3. Marshall, W. L., Fernandez, Y. M., Hudson, S. M., & Ward, T. (Eds.). (1998). Sourcebook of treatment programs for sexual offenders. New York, NY: Plenum Press.
  4. Fernandez, Y. M. (Ed.). (2002). In their shoes: Examining the issue of empathy and its place in the treatment of offenders. Oklahoma City, OK: Wood ‘N’ Barnes Publishing.
  5. Marshall, W. L., Marshall, L. E., Serran, G.A., & Fernandez, Y. M. (2006). Treating Sexual Offenders: An Integrated Approach. New York, NY: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group.
  6. Marshall, W. L., Anderson, D., & Fernandez, Y. M. (1999). Cognitive behavioural treatment of sexual offenders. London, UK: John Wiley & Sons.
  7. Marshall, W. L., & Fernandez, Y. M. (2003). Phallometric testing with sexual offenders. Brandon, VT: Safer Society Press.
Book chapters25
  1. Wilson, R. J., Fernandez, Y., & Prescott, D. S. (2020). Ensuring responsive treatment options for male adults who have sexually offended. In J. Proulx, F. Cortoni, L. A. Craig, & E. J. Letourneau (Eds.), The Wiley handbook of what works with sexual offenders: Contemporary perspectives in theory, assessment, treatment, and prevention (pp. 201–216). Wiley Blackwell.
  2. Ware, J., McIvor, L., & Fernandez, Y. M. (2021). Behavioral control models in managing sexual deviance. In L. A. Craig & R. M. Bartels (Eds.), Sexual deviance: Understanding and managing deviant sexual interests and paraphilic disorders (pp. 311–323). Wiley Blackwell. doi.org/10.1002/9781119771401.ch20
  3. Pukall C. F., Meana, M., & Fernandez, Y. (2010). Sexual dysfunctions and deviations. In D. Segal & M. Hersen (eds.). Diagnostic Interviewing, 4th ed. New York: Springer.
  4. Mann, R. E., Ware, J., & Fernandez, Y. M. (2011).Managing sex offender treatment programs. In D. P. Boer, R. Eher, L. A. Craig, M. H. Miner, and F. Pfäfflin (Eds.), International Perspectives on the Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Offenders. Theory, Practice and Research, (pp. 331-354). West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
  5. Mann, R. E. & Fernandez, Y. M. (2005). Sex Offender Programmes: Concept, Theory and Practice. In C.R. Hollin and E. Palmer (Eds.), Offending Behaviour Programmes: Development, Application and Controversies. London, UK: John Wiley & Sons.
  6. Marshall, W. L., Fernandez, Y. M., Hudson, S. M., & Ward, T. (1998). Conclusions and future directions. In W. L. Marshall, Y. M. Fernandez, S. M. Hudson & T. Ward (Eds.), Sourcebook of treatment programs for sexual offenders (pp. 477-478). New York, NY: Plenum press.
  7. Marshall, W. L., Fernandez, Y. M., & Cortoni, F. (1996). Rape. In V. VanHasselt & M. Hersen (Eds.), Handbook of psychological approaches with violent offenders (pp. 245-266). New York, NY: Plenum Press.
  8. Marshall, W. L., & Fernandez, Y. M. (1997). Enfoques cognitivo-conductuales para las parafilias: El tratameinto de la delincuencia sexual. In V.E. Caballo (Ed.), Manual para el tratamiento cognitivo-conductual de los trastornos psicologicos. Vol.1. Trastornos por ansiedad, sexualas, afectivos y psicaticos (pp. 299-331). Madrid, SP: Siglio Veintiuno de Espana Editores.
  9. Marshall, W. L., & Fernandez, Y. M. (1997). Treatment of sexual offenders: Current approaches with non-aboriginals and their relevance for aboriginal offenders. In E. Buller (Ed.), Aboriginal peoples collection. Ottawa, Ontario: Solicitor General of Canada.
  10. Marshall, W. L., & Fernandez, Y. M. (1998). Cognitive-behavioural approaches to the treatment of the paraphiliacs: Sexual offenders. In V.E. Caballo (Ed.), International handbook of cognitive and behavioural treatments for psychological disorders (pp.281-312). Oxford, UK: Elsevier Science.
  11. Marshall, W. L., & Fernandez, Y. M. (2001). Empathy training. In M. S. Carich & S. Mussack (Eds.), Handbook for Sexual Abuser Assessment and Treatment. (pp. 141-147). Brandon, VT: Safer Society Press.
  12. Marshall, W. L., & Fernandez, Y. M. (2004). Treatment outcome with juvenile sexual offenders. In G. O'Reilly, W.L. Marshall, A. Carr & R. Beckett, (Eds.), Handbook of clinical interventions with juvenile sexual offenders. New York: Psychology Press.
  13. Marshall, W. L., Anderson, D., & Fernandez, Y. M. (1997). The role of self-esteem enhancement in the treatment of sexual offenders. In J. Dunovsky, P. Weiss & O. Trojan (Eds.), Child sexual abuse and sexual violence (pp. 112-117). Prague: Ministerro Prace a Socialnich Veci.
  14. Fernandez, Y. M., Shingler, J., & Marshall, W. L. (2006). Putting “behaviour” back in cognitive-behavioral treatment. In W.L. Marshall, Y. Fernandez, L. Marshall, & G. Serran (Eds.). Sexual Offender Treatment: Controversial Issues. London: Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  15. Fernandez, Y. M., & Serran, G. (2002). Empathy training for therapists and clients. In Y. Fernandez (Ed.), In their shoes: Examining the issues of empathy and its place in the treatment of offenders (pp. 11-133). Oklahoma City, OK: Wood ‘N’ Barnes Publishing.
  16. Fernandez, Y. M., & Serran, G. (2002). Characteristics of an effective sex offender therapist. In B. Schwartz (Ed.), The Sex Offender: Current Treatment Modalities and Systems Issues (Vol. IV) (pp.9.1 - 9.17). Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute.
  17. Fernandez, Y. M. & Mann, R. E. (2009). Sexual deviation. In J.C. Thomas & M. Hersen (Eds.), Handbook of clinical psychology competencies (pp. 957-982). New York, NY: Springer.
  18. Fernandez, Y., Marshall, W. L., & Anderson, D. (2000). Major Issues in Treating Empathy Deficits in Sex Offenders. Proceedings from the 2nd East-West Conference on Child Sexual abuse, Sexual Violence and PTSD. Prague, Czech Republic: Society for Child and Adolescent Health.
  19. Fernandez, Y. M., & Marshall, W. L. (2000). Contextual issues in relapse prevention treatment. In D.R. Laws, S.M. Hudson & T. Ward (Eds.), Remaking relapse prevention with sex offenders: A sourcebook. (pp.225-235). Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.
  20. Fernandez, Y., & Mann, R. (2010) Sexual Deviation. Handbook of Clinical Psychology Competencies (pp. 957-982). New York: Springer Press.
  21. Fernandez, Y. (2001). The penile plethysmograph. Cognitive-Behavioural Theory and Practice. Certificate in the Assessment and Treatment of Sex Offenders, Centre for Applied Psychology, University of Leicester: U.K.
  22. Fernandez, Y. M. (2006). Focusing on the positive and avoiding negativity in sexual offender treatment. In W.L. Marshall, Y. Fernandez, L. Marshall, & G. Serran (Eds.). Sexual Offender Treatment: Controversial Issues. London: Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  23. Fernandez, Y. M. (2009). The standardization of phallometry. In A.R. Beech, L.A. Craig & K.D. Browne (Eds.). Assessment and Treatment of Sex Offenders: A handbook (pp. 129-143). New York, NY: Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  24. Fernandez, Y., Anderson, D., & Marshall, W. L. (1999). The relationship among empathy, cognitive distortions and self-esteem in sexual offenders. In B. Schwartz (Ed.), The Sex Offender (Vol. 3) (pp. 4.1 - 4.9). Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute.
  25. Lehman, R., Fernandez, Y., & Helmus, M. (2015). Strengths of actuarial risk assessment. In D. R. Laws and W. O’Donahue (Eds.), Treatment of sex offenders: Strengths and weaknesses in assessment and intervention. New York: Springer.
Manuals6
  1. Phenix, A., Fernandez, Y., Harris, A.J.R., Helmus, M., Hanson, R.K., & Thornton, D. (2016) Static-99R Coding Rules Revised – 2016. Unpublished report. Ottawa, ON: Public Safety Canada.
  2. Fernandez, Y., Gotch, K, Hanson, R. K., Harris, J. R. (2015). ACUTE-2007 Coding Manual Revised 2015. Unpublished report. Ottawa, ON: Public Safety Canada.
  3. Fernandez, Y., Harris, A. J. R., Hanson, R. K., & Sparks, J. (2012). STABLE-2007 coding manual – revised 2012. Unpublished report. Ottawa, ON: Public Safety Canada.
  4. Fernandez, Y. M., & Mann, R. E. (2001) Rolling Programme Training Manual. Unpublished manuscript.
  5. Fernandez, Y. M., Marshall, W. L., Serran, G., Anderson, D., Marshall, L. E., & Mann, R. E. (2002) Therapeutic process in sexual offender treatment: A manual prepared for the National Sex Offender Treatment Program - Moderate Intensity. Unpublished manuscript.
  6. Mann, R. E. & Fernandez, Y. M. (2001) SOTP Rolling Programme: Treatment Manual. Unpublished manuscript.
Reports2
  1. Fernandez, Y. M. (2012). Interventions to Address Homelessness: A Rapid Evaluation Assessment. Submitted to NOMS Commissioning Strategies Group. November 2012.
  2. Fernandez, Y. M. (2013). The relationship between programme integrity and correctional programme outcome: A Rapid Evaluation Assessment. Submitted to NOMS Commissioning Strategies Group. February 2013.
Presentations51
  1. Fernandez, Y. (2023, September). Using Risk Matrix 2000 to Identify Treatment Needs. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 42nd Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Aurora, CO.
  2. Fernandez, Y. (2022, October). Sexual misconduct prevention strategy at the Royal Military College of Canada. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 41st Annual Research and Treatment Conference, LA, Calif.
  3. Fernandez, Y., Hudson, C., McIvor, L. & Mills, J. (2019, June). The theoretical underpinnings for the classification of offender vulnerability for suicide. Paper presented at the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services Conference, Montreal, PQ.
  4. McIvor, L., & Fernandez, Y. (2019, June). Suicide assessments in an incarcerated population. Poster presented at the 4th North American Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology Conference, Halifax, NS.
  5. Fernandez, Y., Hudson, C., Mills, J., & McIvor, L. (2019, June). The Classification of Offender Vulnerabilities for Suicide: Classification Tool, Reliability and Validity. Paper presented at the 4th North American Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology Conference, Halifax, NS.
  6. Fernandez, Y. M. (2018, October). Dynamic Assessment using the STABLE-2007. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 37th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Vancouver, BC.
  7. Fernandez, Y. M. (2017, November). Clinical Assessment of Dynamic Risk Factors in Secure Settings. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 36th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Kansas City, MI.
  8. Fernandez, Y. M. & Wilson, R. (2017, November). Group Therapy: Leading Change. Pre-conference workshop presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 36th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Kansas City, MI.
  9. Fernandez, Y.M. (2016, November). Making it work: User Guidance for STABLE-2007. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 35th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Orlando, FL.
  10. Fernandez, Y. M. & Wilson, R. (2015, October). Group Therapy: Leading People to Change. Pre-conference workshop presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 34th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Montreal, PQ.
  11. Fernandez, Y. M. (2015, June). The Scoring of the STABLE-2007: Monitoring Dynamic Risk Factors in Sex Offenders. Full day pre-convention workshop at the Canadian Psychological Association, Criminal Justice Section, Conference, Ottawa, CA.
  12. Fernandez, Y. M. (2014, October). Standardization issues in Penile Plethysmography. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 33rd Annual Research and Treatment Conference, San Diego, CA.
  13. McPhail, I. V., Fernane, S., Hermann, D. A., Fernandez, Y. M., Nunes, K. L., & Cantor, J. C. (2014, October). Sexual Deviance in Sexual Offenders against Children: A Meta-Analytic Review of Phallometric Research. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 33rd Annual Research and Treatment Conference, San Diego, CA.
  14. Fernandez, Y. M. (2013, October). Group Interventions for Sexual Offenders. Pre-conference workshop presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 32nd Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Chicago, Ill.
  15. McPhail, I. V., Fernane, S. A., Hermann, C. A., Fernandez, Y. M., & Nunes, K. L. (2013, October). Sexual Deviance and Sexual Recidivism in Sexual Offenders against Children: A Meta-Analysis. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 32nd Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Chicago, Ill.
  16. Fernandez, Y. M. & Harris, A. J. (2012, October). STABLE-2007: Aids to scoring, new recidivism tables, new manual. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 31st Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Denver, Colorado.
  17. Mann, R., & Fernandez, Y. (2012, October). Managing Sex Offender Treatment Programmes: A Professional Development Workshop for Managers and Supervisors. Full day pre-conference workshop presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 31st Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Denver, Colorado.
  18. Mann, R., Fernandez, Y., & Ware, J. (2011, November). Managing Sex Offender Treatment Programmes: A Professional Development Workshop for Managers and Supervisors. Full day pre-conference workshop presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 30th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Toronto, Canada.
  19. Hermann, C. A., McPhail, I., & Fernandez, Y. M. (2011). Understanding who is high and who is low in emotional congruence with children. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 30th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Toronto, Canada.
  20. Seto, M. C., & Fernandez, Y. M. (2011). Treatment involvement of the dynamic risk groups identified using the Stable-2000. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 30th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Toronto, Canada.
  21. Mann, R., Fernandez, Y., & Ware, J. (2010, October). Managing Sex Offender Treatment Programmes: A Professional Development Workshop for Managers and Supervisors. Workshop presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 29th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
  22. Anderson, D., Ellerby, L., & Fernandez, Y. (October 1-3, 2009). Clinical Issues in the Treatment and Risk Management of Individuals who have Sexually Offended. Three day workshop presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 28th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Dallas, TX.
  23. Schweighofer, A., & Fernandez, Y. (2009, October). Assessing Men Convicted for Sexually Transmitting HIV. Poster presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 27th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Dallas, TX.
  24. Fernandez, Y., & Seto, M. (2009, October). Matching Intervention to Need: Identifying Dynmaic Risk Clusters. Poster presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 27th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Dallas, TX.
  25. Fernandez, Y. (2008, October). An examination of the Inter-rater reliability of the STATIC-99 and STABLE 2007. Poster presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 26th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Atlanta, GA.
  26. Fernandez, Y. & Marshall, L. (2007, October). Mood and Phallometry. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 25th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, San Diego, CA.
  27. Fernandez, Y. (2006, February). The challenges of delivering mental health services in a prison setting. Office of the Correctional Investigator Annual Retreat, Montebello, Quebec.
  28. Fernandez, Y. (2005, November). Sexual Deviance in Sexual Offenders. International Community Corrections Association Annual Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.
  29. Fernandez, Y. (2005, November). Sexual Offender Treatment. International Community Corrections Association Annual Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.
  30. Fernandez, Y. (2004, October). Phallometric Testing with Sexual Offenders Against Female Victims: An examination of Reliability and Validity Issues. International Association for the Treatment of Sexual Offenders Congress, Athens Greece.
  31. Fernandez, Y., & Marshall, L. (2004, October). Working with Resistant Clients. International Association for the Treatment of Sexual Offenders Congress, Athens Greece.
  32. Fernandez, Y. (2002, October). Effective therapist characteristics and techniques in sex offender treatment. Workshop presented at the 18th Annual Midwest Conference on Child Sexual Abuse, Madison, WI.
  33. Fernandez, Y. (2002, October). Intimacy and attachment issues in sexual offenders. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Midwest Conference on Child Sexual Abuse, Madison, WI.
  34. Fernandez, Y. (2002, October). Empathy issues in sexual offender treatment: Client empathy and therapist empathy. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Midwest Conference on Child Sexual Abuse, Madison, WI.
  35. Fernandez, Y., Mann, R., & Marshall, L. (2002, October). Working with resistant clients in sexual offender therapy. Workshop presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 21st Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Montreal, PQ.
  36. Fernandez, Y., Zuber, G., & Malcolm, P.B. (2002, October). The internal consistency of phallometric testing with sexual offenders against female victims. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 21st Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Montreal, PQ.
  37. Serran, G., Fernandez, Y., & Blacker, J. (2002, October). The relationship between empathy, cognitive distortions and self-esteem in sexual offenders. Poster presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 21st Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Montreal, PQ.
  38. Fernandez, Y., Mann, R., & Yates, P. (2001, November). Process issues and content of an effective sexual offender treatment program. Workshop presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 20th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, San Antonio, TX.
  39. Fernandez, Y. (2001, September). Empathy issues in the treatment of sexual offenders: Client empathy and therapist empathy. Keynote address at the 11th Annual Conference of The National Organization for the Treatment of Abusers, Pontypridd, Wales.
  40. Fernandez, Y. (2001, September). Process issues for therapists treating sexual offenders. Workshop presented at the 11th Annual Conference of The National Organization for the Treatment of Abusers, Pontypridd, Wales.
  41. Mann, R., & Fernandez, Y. (2000, November). Therapist process issues in sex offender treatment. Workshop presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 19th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, San Diego, CA.
  42. Bumby, K., & Fernandez, Y. (2000, November). Looking for love in all the wrong places: Child molesters’ desperate search for intimacy. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 19th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, San Diego, CA.
  43. Fernandez, Y. (2000, June). Process issues in group therapy. Paper presented at the Eighth Symposium on Violence and Aggression. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
  44. Fernandez, Y., Marshall, W.L., & Serran, G. (1999, October). The reliable identification of therapist features in the treatment of sexual offenders. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 18th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Orlando, FL.
  45. Fernandez, Y., Marshall, W.L., & Anderson, D. (1999, April). Issues in treating empathy deficits in sexual offenders. Paper presented at the Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Violence and Post-traumatic Stress Syndrome, Second East-West Conference, Prague, The Czech Republic.
  46. Fernandez, Y. (1998, October). Phallometric testing with a group of child molesters: An examination of reliability and validity issues. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 17th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Vancouver, BC, CA.
  47. Fernandez, Y. (1998, October). Treatment at intake: The value of early intervention. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 17th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Vancouver, BC, CA.
  48. Anderson, D., Fernandez, Y., & Marshall, W.L. (1997, October). Integrating treatment components in sexual offender therapy: Toward a more cost effective approach. Poster presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 16th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Arlington, VA.
  49. Fernandez, Y., Anderson, D., & Marshall, W.L. (1997, October). The relationship between empathy, cognitive distortions and domain specific self-esteem in sexual offenders. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 16th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Arlington, VA.
  50. Fernandez, Y. M. (1996, October). Victim specific empathy. Paper presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers 15th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
  51. Fernandez, Y. M., & Marshall, W. L. (1995, November). Victim empathy, social self-esteem and psychopathy in rapists. Poster presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers 14th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Jan Looman

Selected research27
  1. Abracen, J., Picheca, J., Looman, J., Stirpe, T., & Harkins, L. (2023). Community-Based Treatment for Individuals Convicted of Sexual Offenses Using the Integrated Risk Assessment and Treatment System Model Versus Standard Correctional Programming. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 50(10), 1584-1598. doi.org/10.1177/00938548231186164
  2. Abracen, J, Looman, J. Collie, E., Miller, J. & Shatokhina, K. (2023) Understanding Alcohol and Sexual Offending Using the Integrated Risk Assessment and Treatment System Model. Sex Offender Law Report, 24(5), 65-69.
  3. Laleh Dadgardoust, Alisia M. Palermo, Leigh Harkins, Jeffrey Abracen & Jan Looman (2022): Comparing distorted cognitions among university students and individuals convicted of sexual offences, Journal of Sexual Aggression, doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2021.2024287
  4. Bazinet, A., Carniniello, T.N., Abracen, J., Looman, J. & Vallient, P. (2022). The contribution of psychopathic traits and substance use in the prediction of recidivism of sexual offenders. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 81ter
  5. Looman, J., Goldstein, J., Abbott, B. R., & Abracen, J. (2021). Predictive validity of Stable-2007 in incarcerated samples. Sexual Offending: Theory, Research, and Prevention, 16. doi.org/10.5964/sotrap.4595
  6. Giulini, P., Emiletti, L., Garbarino, F. Scotti, A., Bradford, J.M., Looman, J., Saleh, F. & Brodsky, D.J. (2021) Treatment of Sexual Offenders: An International Perspective. In F. M. Saleh, J. M. Bradford & D. J. Brodsky (Eds). Sex Offenders: Identification, Risk Assessment, Treatment, and Legal Issues. Oxford University Press.
  7. Leung, P., Looman, J. & Abracen, J. (2021). "To reoffend or not to reoffend? An investigation of recidivism among individuals with sexual offense histories and psychopathy". Sexual Abuse, 33(1) 88–113. doi.org/10.1177/1079063219877173
  8. Moulden, H.M., Abracen, J., Looman J. & Kingston, D. A. (2020). The Role of Major Mental Illness in Problematic Sexual Behavior: Current Perspectives and Controversies. In J. Proulx, F. Cortoni, L. A. Craig, & E. J. Letourneau (Eds). The Wiley Handbook of What Works with Sexual Offenders: Contemporary Perspectives in Theory, Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  9. Grady, M. D., Looman, J., & Abracen, J. (2019). Childhood abuse, attachment, and psychopathy among individuals who commit sexual offenses. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity,. doi.org/10.1080/10720162.2019.1620660
  10. Gallo, A., Abracen, J. & Looman, J. (2018) The Use of Leuprolide Acetate in the Management of High-Risk Sex Offenders. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment. Accepted for publication.
  11. Ismail, G. & Looman, J. (2018). Field Inter-Rater Reliability of the Psychopathy Checklist–Revised. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology 62 (2), 468 – 481 DOI: 0306624X16652452.
  12. Looman, J & Abracen, J. (2018). Assessment of Sexual Violence. The Routledge International Handbook of Human Aggression: Current Issues and Perspectives. Jane L. Ireland, Philip Birch & Carol A. Ireland, Eds. Routledge, New York.
  13. McPhail, I. V., Nunes, K. L., Hermann, C. A., Sewell, R. L., Peacock, E. J., Looman, J., & Fernandez, Y. M. (2018). Emotional congruence with children: Are implicit and explicit child-like self-concept and attitude towards children associated with sexual offending against children? Archives of Sexual Behaviour.
  14. McPhail I. V., Olver, M. E., Brouilletter-Alarie, S. & Looman, J. (2018) Taxometric Analysis of the Latent Structure of Pedophilic Interest. Archives of Sexual Behavior. Online first.
  15. Abracen, J., Looman, J. & Ferguson, M. (2017). Substance Abuse among Sexual Offenders: Review of Research and Clinical Implications. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 23(3), 235-250. doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2017.1334967
  16. Abracen, J., Looman, J, & Gallo, A. (2017) The Integrated Risk Assessment and Treatment System (IRATS) Model of Sexual Offending: A Case Study. Medical Research Archive; 5(9), 1-11.
  17. Looman, J., Goldstein, J. & Abbott, B. R. (2017). STABLE-2007 improved prediction over the Static-99R risk tool among 442 incarcerated sexual offenders. Submitted for publication.
  18. Abracen, J., Gallo, A., Looman, J., & Goodwill, A. (2016). Individual community-based treatment of offenders with mental illness: Relationship to recidivism. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 31(10), 1842-1858. doi.org/10.1177/0886260515570745
  19. Walters, G. D., Knight, R. A., Looman, J. & Abracen, A. (2016). Child Molestation and Psychopathy: A Taxometric Analysis. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 22(3),379-393, doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2016.1199742
  20. Nunes, K. L., Pettersen, C., Hermann, C. A., Looman, J., & Spape, J. (2016). Does change on the MOLEST and RAPE scales predict sexual recidivism? Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 28, 427-447. doi.org/10.1177/1079063214540725
  21. Looman, J. (2016). Clinical Assessment of Sexual Deviance. The Wiley Handbook on the Theories, Assessment, and Treatment of Sexual Offending. Volume II: Assessment by Douglas P. Boer (ed.), edited by Leam A. Craig and Martin Rettenberger. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. doi.org/10.1002/9781118574003.wattso037
  22. Abracen, J., & Looman, J. (2016). The Risk–Need–Responsivity Model: An Expansion and Revision with an Emphasis on Groups of High-Risk, High-Need Offenders. In The Wiley Handbook on the Theories, Assessment, and Treatment of Sexual Offending Volume I: Theories. Edited by Douglas P. Boer., Anthony R. Beech and Tony Ward. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. doi.org/10.1002/9781118574003.wattso019
  23. Abracen, J., Looman, J. & Gallo, A. (2015). The Integrated Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR-I) Model: An updated approach to Risk Management and an Alternative to the Good Lives Model (GLM). The Forum Newsletter, XXVII, (4), Fall 2015.
  24. Pettersen, C., Nunes, K. L., Woods, M., Maimone, S., Hermann, C. A., Looman, J., & Spape, J. (2015). Does change in hostility predict sexual recidivism? International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 59(6), 565-587. doi.org/10.1177/0306624X14547033
  25. Abracen, J., Langton, C., Looman, J., Gallo, A., Ferguson, M., Axford, M., & Dickey, R. (2014). Mental health diagnoses and recidivism in paroled offenders. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 58(7), 765-779. doi.org/10.1177/0306624X13485930
  26. Looman, J, Abracen, J, & DiFazio, R. (2014). Efficacy of group versus individual treatment of sex offenders. Sexual Abuse in Australia and New Zealand, 6(1), 48-56.
  27. Looman, J. (2014). Denial and recidivism among high-risk, treated sexual offenders. In B. Schwartz (Ed.) The Sexual Predator: Legal, Administrative, Assessment and Treatment Concerns, Volume V. Civic Research Institute, Kingston, NJ.
Books1
  1. Abracen, J. & Looman, J. (2016). Treatment of High Risk Sexual Offenders: An Integrated Approach. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Chichester, UK.
Manuals2
  1. Looman, J., & Abracen, J. (2002). Regional Treatment Centre Sex Offender Treatment Program (RTCSOTP) Facilitators Manual. Unpublished Manuscript.
  2. Looman, J., & Abracen, J. (2004). Regional Treatment Centre Sex Offender Treatment Program (RTCSOTP) Facilitators Manual. Unpublished Manuscript.
Presentations4
  1. Dangerous Offenders - Worksop conducted for the National Parole Board Annual Training June 5, 5, 6, 2019 – Kingston ON
  2. Sexual Deviance: What is it and how do we assess? Keynote Presentation at the 23rd Annual MnATSA Conference April 11, 2019 Minneapolis Minnesota.
  3. Psychopathy and Sexual Deviance Invited Preconference Workshop at the 23rd Annual MnATSA Conference. April 10, 2019 Minneapolis Minnesota
  4. Re-entry Research: What Works, What Doesn't, and How Do We Know? Workshop Presented to Public Defense Attorney Association, SeaTac WA. Nov. 2015
Professional training15
  1. Treating Individuals at High Risk of Sexual Reoffence in Institutional and Community Settings: the IRATS Model (September 1, 2022). J. Abracen & J. Looman. Webinar hosted by the Safer Society Press.
  2. Substance Abuse Among Sexual Offenders, A Primer. (Oct. 22, 2020). Jeffrey Abracen, Jan Looman & Janice Pichea. Workshop Conducted at the 39th Annual ATSA Conference
  3. Community Management of Sexual Offenders Presenting with Mental Illness. (Oct. 22, 2020) Jan Looman & Jeffrey Abracen. Workshop Conducted at the 39th Annual ATSA Conference
  4. The Paraphilias – Workshop conducted for Kingston General Hospital Psychiatry Residents; Kingston, ON. June, 2018.
  5. Addressing Deviant Sexual Arousal: A multi-disciplinary approach. Workshop conducted at the 34rd Annual Research and Treatment Conference, Orlando Florida, Oct. 2016.
  6. Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Offenders Presenting with Serious Mental Illness: Practical Guidelines for Clinicians. Oct. 2014 Pre-Conference Workshop conducted at the 33rd Annual Research and Treatment Conference, San Diego, California.
  7. Incorporating RNR into Sexual Offender Treatment – Training conducted for the Special Treatment Unit, Avenel New Jersey
  8. Dynamic Supervision of Sexual Offenders. Training conducted for National Sex Offender Training May 7- 9, 2014, Regional Staff College, Kingston ON.
  9. Assessment and Treatment of High Risk Sexual Offenders: Practical Guidelines for Clinicians. Invited preconference workshop conducted at the 15th Annual MASOC/MATSA Joint Conference, Marlborough, MA, April 10, 2013
  10. Dynamic Supervision of Sexual Offenders. Training conducted for National Sex Offender Training Nov. 7- 9, 2012, Regional Staff College, Kingston ON.
  11. Substance Abuse and sexual offending. Two day Workshop presented to Department of Corrections. Anchorage Alaska, Dec. 5 & 6, 2012
  12. Assessment and Treatment of High Risk Sexual Offenders: Practical Guidelines for Clinicians. Preconference workshop conducted at the 17th Annual New York State ATSA Conference, Hunter NY May 20, 2012.
  13. Scoring the Static-99R/STABLE-2007/Acute. Workshop conducted for Ontario Region Psychologists January 19-20, 2012, Harbour Restaurant, Kingston ON.
  14. Dynamic Supervision of Sexual Offenders. Training conducted for National Sex Offender Training January 11-13, 2012, Regional Staff College, Kingston ON.
  15. Dynamic Supervision of Sexual Offenders. Training conducted for National Sex Offender Training September 7-9, 2011, Regional Staff College, Kingston ON.

Older Publications available on request

Dr. Geris Serran

Selected research25
  1. Serran, G. A., & Marshall, W. L. (2010). Therapeutic process in the treatment of sexual offenders: A review article. British Journal of Forensic Practice, 12, 4-16.
  2. Marshall, W.L., Marshall, L.E., Serran, G.A., & O’Brien, M.D. (2009). Self-esteem, shame, cognitive distortions and empathy in sexual offenders: Their integration and treatment implications. Psychology, Crime & Law.
  3. Marshall, W.L., Marshall, L.E., Serran, G.A., & O’Brien, M.D. (2008). Sexual offender treatment: A positive approach. Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 31, 681-696.
  4. Marshall, L.E., Marshall, W.L., Moulden, H.M., Serran, G.A. (2008). The prevalence of sexual addiction in incarcerated sexual offenders and matched community nonoffenders. Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, 15, 271-283.
  5. Marshall, W.L., Marshall, L.E., & Serran, G.A. (2007). Strategies in the treatment of paraphilias: A critical review. Annual Review of Sex Research, 17, 162-182.
  6. Serran, G.A., Marshall, L.E., & Marshall, W. L. (2007). Attachment, intimacy and loneliness in sexual offenders: Treatment strategies for enhancing functioning. International Journal of Psychology Research, 1, 47-57.
  7. Marshall, W.L., Marshall, L.E., Serran, G.A., & O’Brien, M.D. (2007). Skuteczna terapia sprawców przestepstw seksnalnych: program Rockwood. (Effective treatment of sexual offenders: The Rockwood Program). Dziecko Krzywdzone: Teoria, Badania, Praktyka, 18, 113-127.
  8. Serran, G.A., Firestone, P., Marshall, W.L., & Moulden, H. (2007). Changes in coping following treatment for child molesters. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 22, 1199-1210.
  9. Marshall, W.L., Serran, G.A., Marshall, L.E., & Fernandez, Y.M. (2006). Recovering memories of the offence in “amnesic” sexual offenders. NotaNews, 53, 5-8 (Reprinted from original).
  10. Marshall, W.L., Marshall, L.E., & Serran, G.A., & O’Brien, M.D. (2006).Tratamiento efectivo para los ofensores sexuales. Revista de Terapia Sexual y de Pareja, 25, 36-50.
  11. Marshall, W.L., Ward, T., Mann, R.E., Moulden, H., Fernandez, Y.M., Serran, G.A., & Marshall, L.E. (2005). Working positively with sexual offenders: Maximizing the effectiveness of treatment. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 20, 1096-1114.
  12. Marshall, W.L., Serran, G.A., Marshall, L.E., & Fernandez, Y.M. (2005). Recovering memories of the offense in “amnesic” sexual offenders. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 17, 31-38.
  13. Serran, G.A. & Marshall, W.L. (2005). The memory recovery technique: A strategy to improve recall of offense-related details in men who commit sexual assaults. Clinical Case Studies, 4, 3-12.
  14. Marshall, W.L., & Serran, G.A. (2004). The role of the therapist in offender treatment. Psychology, Crime, & Law, 10, 309-320.
  15. Serran, G.A., & Firestone, P. (2004). Intimate partner homicide: A review of the male proprietariness and self-defense theories. Aggression and Violent Behavior: A Review Journal, 9, 1-15.
  16. Marshall, W.L., Serran, G., Fernandez, Y.M., Mulloy, R., Mann, R.E., Thornton, D. (2003). Therapist characteristics in the treatment of sexual offenders: Tentative data on their relationship with indices of behaviour change. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 9, 25-30.
  17. Serran, G.A., Fernandez, Y.M., Marshall, W.L., & Mann, R.E. (2003). Process issues in treatment: Applications to sexual offender programs. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 34, 368-374.
  18. Marshall, W.L., Fernandez, Y.M., Serran, G.A., Mulloy, R., Thornton, D., Mann, R.E., & Anderson, D. (2003). Process variables in the treatment of sexual offenders. Aggression and Violent Behavior: A Review Journal, 8, 205-234.
  19. Marshall, W.L., Serran, G.A., Moulden, H., Mulloy, R., Fernandez, Y.M., Mann, R.E., & Thornton, D. (2002). Therapist features in sexual offender treatment: Their reliable identification and influence on behaviour change. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 9, 395-405.
  20. Marshall, W.L., Kennedy, P., Yates, P., & Serran, G. (2002). Diagnosing sexual sadism in sexual offenders. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 46, 6, 668-677.
  21. Marshall, W.L., Serran, G.A., Fernandez, Y.M., Mulloy, R., Thornton, D., Mann, R.E., & Anderson, D. (2001). The role of the therapist in the treatment of sexual offenders: A review of the literature. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 7, 1-30.
  22. Firestone, P., Bradford, J.M., Greenberg, D.M., & Serran, G.A. (2000). Relationship between psychopathy and deviant sexual arousal. International Journal of Psychiatry and the Law, 28(3), 303-308.
  23. Marshall, W.L., & Serran, G.A. (2000). Current issues in the assessment and treatment of sexual offenders. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 7, 85-96.
  24. Marshall, W.L., & Serran, G.A. (2000). Improving the effectiveness of sexual offender treatment. Journal of Trauma and Violence, 1(3), 203-222.
  25. Marshall, W. L., Serran, G. A., & Cortoni, F. (2000). Childhood attachments and sexual abuse and adult coping in child molesters. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 12, 17-26.
Books4
  1. Marshall, William L., Marshall, Liam E., Serran, Geris A., & O’Brien, Matt D. (2011). Rehabilitating sexual offenders: Strengths-based approach. Washington, DC, American Psychological Association.
  2. Marshall, W.L., Marshall, L.E., Serran, G.A., & Fernandez, Y.M. (2006). Treating sexual offenders: An integrated approach. New York: Routledge.
  3. Marshall, W.L., Fernandez, Y.M., & Marshall, L.E., & G.A. Serran (Eds.) (2006). Sexual offender treatment: Controversial issues. Chichester, England: John Wiley & Sons.
  4. Marshall, W.L., Fernandez, Y.M., Marshall, L.E., & Serran, G.A. (Eds.), (2005). Sexual offender treatment: Issues & Controversies. Chichester, England: John Wiley & Sons. (Translated in 2010 in Japanese by Atsushi Nishida, Izumi Kadomoto, Kazuhiro Kobayashi, Akira Satomi, Masayuki Tani, Akiko Ohmori, & Eiji Saito).
Book chapters24
  1. Serran, G.A. (2026). First and Second Wave Approaches to Problematic Cognitions in Forensic Practice. Gannon, T. A., & Ward, T. (2026). Offence-related cognition: Theory, assessment and intervention. Chichester, UK: Wiley-Blackwell.
  2. Serran, G. (2024). Cultural considerations for treatment of persons convicted of sexual offences. The Wiley Handbook of What Works in Correctional Rehabilitation: An Evidence‐Based Approach to Theory, Assessment and Treatment, 423-432.
  3. Blasko, B., Serran, G., & Abracen, J. (2018). The role of the therapeutic alliance in offender therapy. In New frontiers in offender treatment: The translation of evidence-based practices to correctional settings (pp. 87-108). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
  4. Serran, G. A. (2017). Cognition, emotion and motivation: Treatment for individuals who have sexually offended. In T. A. Gannon & T. Ward (Eds.), Sexual offending: Cognition, emotion and motivation (pp. 109–126). John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
  5. Serran, G. A., Marshall, W. L., Marshall, L. E., & O'Brien, M. D. (2013). Group or individual therapy in the treatment of sexual offenders. What works in offender rehabilitation: An evidence‐based approach to assessment and treatment, 452-467.
  6. Marshall, W. L., Marshall, L. E., Serran, G. A., & O'Brien, M. D. (2013). What works in reducing sexual offending. What Works in Offender Rehabilitation: An Evidence‐Based Approach to Assessment and Treatment, 173-191.
  7. Serran, G.A., Marshall, W.L., Marshall, L.E., & O’Brien, M.D. (2010). Sexual offender assessment. In J. Brown and E. Campbell (Eds.), The Cambridge handbook of forensic psychology. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
  8. Marshall, W. L., Serran, G. A., Marshall, L. E., & O’Brien, M. D. (2010). Programme do prise en charge des délinquants sexuels au sein de la Clinique Rockwood. In J. Smith (Ed.), La violence sexuelle: Approche psycho-criminologique (pp. 287-305). Paris: Dunod.
  9. Marshall, W.L., Marshall, L.E., & Serran, G.A. (2009). Empathy and offending behaviour. In M. McMurran & R. Howard (Eds.), Personality, personality disorder and violence. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons.
  10. Marshall, L. E., Marshall, W. L., Serran, G. A., & O'Brien, M. D. (2008). Motivational and therapeutic process in the treatment of sexual offenders. In B. Schwartz (Ed.), The Sex Offender (Vol. 6). Kingston, N.J: Civic Research Institute.
  11. Marshall, W.L., Serran, G.A., Marshall, L.E., & O’Brien, M.D. (2008). Sexual deviation. In M. Hersen & J. Rosquist (Eds.), Handbook of assessment, conceptualisation, and treatment: Vol. 1, Adult disorders. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
  12. Marshall, W.L., Marshall, L.E., Serran, G.A., & O’Brien, M.D. (2008). Psychological treatment of sexual offenders. In F.M. Saleh, A.J. Grudzinskas & J.M. Bradford (Eds.), Sex Offenders: Identification, Risk Assessment, Treatment, and Legal Issues. Oxford UK: Oxford University Press.
  13. Marshall, W.L., Marshall, L.E., Serran, G.A., & O’Brien, M.D. (2006). Tratamiento efectivo para los ofensores sexuales. Revista de Terapia Sexual y de Pareja, Numero 25, 36-50.
  14. Marshall, W.L., Serran, G.A., & Marshall, L.E. (2006). Situational and dispositional factors in child sexual molestation: A clinical perspective. In R.Wortley & S. Smallbone (Eds.), Situational prevention of child sexual abuse (pp. 37-63). Monsey, NY: Criminal Justice Press.
  15. Marshall, W.L., Fernandez, Y.M., Marshall, L.E., & Serran, G.A. (2006). Conclusions and future directions. In W.L. Marshall, Y.M. Fernandez, L.E. Marshall & G.A. Serran (Eds.), Sexual offender treatment: Controversial issues (pp. 275-278). Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons.
  16. Serran, G.A. & Marshall, L.E. (2006). Coping and Affect in Sexual Offenders. In W.L. Marshall, Y.M. Fernandez, L.E. Marshall, & G. A. Serran (Eds.). Sexual offender treatment: Issues & controversies. Chichester, England: John Wiley & Sons.
  17. Serran, G.A. & Fernandez, Y.M. (2004). Therapist Perspectives. In C. Hewson (Ed.). twaye wantane Tsi? Twanakle Ukwihu’we We will Heal Wherever we Live We the People. Oneida Sex Offender Management Program. Oneida Social Services Community Outreach Program 2003.
  18. Marshall, W.L., & Serran, G.A. (2004). Tratemeinto del aggressor sexual. In J. Sanmartin (Ed.), El Laborinto de la violencia: Causas, tipos, y effectos (pp. 309-311). Barcelona: Auriel.
  19. Marshall, W.L., Serran, G.A., & Moulden, H. (2004). Effective intervention with sexual offenders. In H. Kenshall & G. McIvor (Eds.). Managing sex offender risk (pp.111-135). London: Jessica Kingsley.
  20. Fernandez, Y.M., & Serran, G. (2002). Empathy training for therapists and clients. In Y.M. Fernandez (Ed.), In their shoes. Wood ‘N’ Barnes Publishing & Distribution. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
  21. Serran, G. (2002). Emotional expression and recognition. In Y.M. Fernandez (Ed.), In their shoes. Wood ‘N’ Barnes Publishing & Distribution. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
  22. Serran, G. (2002). The measurement of empathy. In Y.M. Fernandez (Ed.), In their shoes. Wood ‘N’ Barnes Publishing & Distribution. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
  23. Fernandez, Y.M., & Serran, G.A. (2002). Characteristics of an effective sex offender therapist. In B.K. Schwartz (Ed.), The sex offender, Vol. 4. Civic Research Institute.
  24. Marshall, W.L., & Serran, G.A. (2001). Naturaleza y alcance del delito sexual y su prevencion. In W. L. Marshall, Agresores sexuales, Ariel, Centro Reina Sofia para el Estudio de la Violencia.
Presentations23
  1. Serran, G.A. (October, 2015). Therapeutic Alliance in the Group Therapy of Sexual Offenders. Symposium presentation for the 34th Annual Research and Treatment Conference ATSA, Montreal, Quebec.
  2. Serran, G.A. & O’Brien, M.D. (October, 2010). Treatment of sexual offenders who are in categorical denial. Pre-Conference Seminar for the 29th Annual Research and Treatment Conference ATSA, Phoenix, Arizona.
  3. Marshall, L. E., Marshall, W. L. Humphries, S., Serran, G. A., & O'Brien, M. D. (2010, September). A therapist rating scale for determining treatment-induced change. Paper presented at the 11th Conference of the International Association for the Treatment of Sexual Offenders, Oslo, Norway.
  4. Serran, G.A. (2010, May). Practical treatment strategies. Invited workshop, NOTA, Scotland.
  5. Serran, G.A. (2010, May). Clinical challenges. Invited workshop, NOTA, Scotland.
  6. Serran, G.A. (2010, May). Treatment of sexual offenders. Invited symposium for NOTA, Scotland.
  7. Serran, G.A., Marshall, L.E., O’Brien, M.D., & Marshall, W.L. (2009, October). A comparison of maladaptive schemas, attachment, and shame and guilt in sexual offenders and community participants. Poster presentation for the 28th Annual Research and Treatment Conference ATSA, Dallas, Texas.
  8. Marshall, L.E., Serran, G.A., & Marshall, W.L. (2008, October). Group climate in an open vs. closed sexual offender treatment program. Paper presentation for the 27th Annual Research and Treatment Conference in ATSA.
  9. Serran, G.A. & O’Brien, M.D. (2007, October). Treatment of categorical denial in sexual offenders. Pre-Conference Seminar for the 26th Annual Research and Treatment Conference ATSA. San Diego, California.
  10. Serran, G.A. (2005, October). Process issues in sexual offender treatment. Paper presentation for the Ontario Regional Psychology Professional Development Day. Correctional Staff College, Kingston, ON.
  11. Serran, G.A., Firestone, P., Marshall, W.L., & Moulden, H. (2002, October). Changes in coping strategies of extrafamilial child molesters following treatment. Poster presentation for the 21st Annual Research and Treatment Conference for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, St. Louis, Missouri.
  12. Serran, G.A., Marshall, L.E., Moulden, H., & Marshall, W.L. (2001, October). An exploration of mood state, coping, and sexual compulsivity in sexual offenders. Paper presentation for the 20th Annual Research and Treatment Conference for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, San Antonio.
  13. Serran, G.A., Firestone, P., Marshall, W.L., & Moulden, H. (2001, October). Changes in coping strategies following treatment in sexual offenders: Preliminary results. Paper presentation for the 20th Annual Research and Treatment Conference for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, San Antonio.
  14. Marshall, L.E., Marshall, W.L., Serran, G.A., & Moulden, H. (2001, October). Mood induction with sexual offenders. Paper presentation for the 20th Annual Research and Treatment Conference for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, San Antonio.
  15. Serran, G.A., & Marshall, W.L. (2000, November). The relationship between mood state and coping in sexual offenders. Poster presentation for the 19th Annual Research and Treatment Conference of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, San Diego, California.
  16. Nunes, K., Serran, G.A., Firestone, P., Greenberg, D., & Bradford, J. (2000, November). A comparison of child molesters who admit versus those who deny their offenses. Poster presentation for the 19th Annual Research and Treatment Conference of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, San Diego, California.
  17. Serran, G.A., Wexler, A., Firestone, P., Greenberg, D., & Bradford, J. (2000, May). A comparison of child molesters based on the sex of the victim. Poster presentation for the Canadian Psychological Association, Ottawa.
  18. Fernandez, Y.M., Serran, G. & Marshall, W.L. (1999, September). The reliable identification of therapist features in the treatment of sexual offenders. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Research and Treatment Conference of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Orlando, FL.
  19. Firestone, P., Greenberg, D., Bradford, J., Broom, I., Serran, G. & Nunes, K. (1999, May). Factors affecting sentencing for men convicted of rape. Poster Presentation for the Canadian Psychological Association, Halifax.
  20. Mulloy, R., Serran, G., & Marshall, W.L. (1999, May). Group therapy process with sex offenders. Poster Presentation for the Canadian Psychological Association, Halifax.
  21. Nunes, K., Greenberg, D., Firestone, P., Bradford, J., & Serran, G. (1999, May). Comparison of biological fathers and stepfathers who molest their daughters. Poster Presentation for the Canadian Psychological Association, Halifax.
  22. Nunes, K., Firestone, P., Bradford, J. M.., Greenberg, D., Smith, D., & Serran, G. (1999, October). The relative accuracy of auditory and visual stimuli in phallometric assessment to identify extrafamilial child molesters. Poster Presentation for the 18th annual Conference for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers.
  23. Marshall, W. L., & Serran, G. (1998, June). Parental attachment, childhood sexual abuse, and coping strategies in sex offenders. Poster Presentation for the Canadian Psychological Association, Edmonton, AB.
Theses2
  1. Serran, G. (1998). Parental attachment, childhood sexual abuse, and coping strategies in sex offenders. Honours Thesis, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
  2. Serran, G.A. (2004). Changes in the coping strategies of extrafamilial child molesters following cognitive behavioural relapse prevention treatment. Doctoral Thesis, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.

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