Criminology Intervention

During his 33 year career as a police officer in Montreal, François worked for 21 years with young delinquents and youths in difficulty and as criminal investigator and homicide detective. He also worked closely with Youth & Family centers and community organizations involved with youths.  He completed a B.A. in Political Science at Concordia University and 2 years of law at McGill University. He also served as member and president of the board of directors of Verdun Hospital. From 1987 to 2008 he was a member of the Commission des droits de la jeunesse and the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse.

Linda has been teaching at John Abbott College since 2001 in both the Psychology department and the Criminology Intervention technology. Her background includes a B.A. in Honours Psychology from Bishop’s University and a M.A. and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Queen’s University. Linda has been a registered Clinical Psychologist since 1989 and has worked in numerous settings and with a variety of populations. These include the Treatment Centre for Sexual Offenders at the Kingston Penitentiary, The Child and Family Centre of Brant County, the London Psychiatric Hospital, Corrections Canada, and a private practice. Linda is co-author of the textbook: Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World (4th and 5th Canadian editions).

Alain has a Master's degree in Criminology. As a Montréal police officer, he worked for the youth section prior to his retirement. He has been teaching full time in the YACI Department since 2011.