Dr. Denis Lafortune

Professor

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Biography

Denis Lafortune is a full professor in the School of Criminology at the Université de Montréal. His research primarily focuses on juvenile delinquency and psychosocial factors. Lafortune's work includes studying the profiles and trajectories of adolescents who commit offenses, with a particular emphasis on violent and sexual offenders. He also investigates the use of psychotropic medications among adolescents and adults in institutional settings, including adherence to prescriptions. Further, he researches mental health issues among incarcerated adults and interventions for those individuals. Recently, his studies have expanded to explore mentalization and coping strategies as potential moderating factors between maltreatment and the manifestation of behavioral disorders. He supervises graduate students and conducts significant research projects aimed at improving interventions and policies in the field of juvenile justice and mental health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-09-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Full professor in the School of Criminology, focusing on juvenile delinquency and psychosocial factors.

Awards

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Excellence in Teaching Award

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.