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Christine Gervais is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa specializing in children's rights, the collateral consequences for parents and families of offending youth, as well as issues such as aggression, gender-based discrimination, and victimization by religious institutions. Her research emphasizes the challenges faced by families and caregivers, particularly in childhood and adolescence contexts, and examines the intersection of women's rights and state intervention in Latin America. Gervais has a strong background in sociology and criminology, having earned her Ph.D. from Carleton University. She actively participates in academic networks focused on child rights and collaborates with various research groups in Canada. Her teaching includes courses on positivist theories in criminology and children's rights from an interdisciplinary approach. Gervais has published extensively in the field, contributing to studies that explore the impact of aggression and emotional labor in community activism, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the experiences of youths in care systems.
Department of History