Je suis professeure adjointe en criminologie à l'Université de Montréal, spécialisée en psychologie légale avec un focus sur les comportements sexuels atypiques et les populations vulnérables dans le système de justice pénale. Mes recherches portent principalement sur la zoophilie et les comportements sexuels envers les animaux, les perceptions sociales de la violence sexuelle, les expériences des personnes sourdes/malentendantes dans le système judiciaire, l'évaluation de tribunaux spécialisés en santé mentale, et les incels. Mon approche méthodologique combine analyses quantitatives et qualitatives, recherche communautaire en ligne, et évaluations de programmes pour développer une compréhension empirique rigoureuse de phénomènes souvent stigmatisés. Mes objectifs de recherche visent à réduire les préjugés envers les populations marginalisées, améliorer les interventions cliniques et judiciaires, et informer les politiques publiques basées sur des données probantes. À travers mes publications, enseignements et collaborations internationales, je cherche à combler les lacunes dans la littérature scientifique tout en développant des approches thérapeutiques et préventives plus efficaces pour ces populations souvent négligées par la recherche traditionnelle.

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Articles publiés dans des revues à comité de lecture

Zidenberg, A.M., Iqbal, S., Neable, L., Schweir, M., Lee, A., & Ng, N. (In Press). Understanding the Psychological Profile of Children and Youth Engaging in Sexual Contact with Non-Human Animals: A Scoping Review. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 

Iqbal, S., Zidenberg, A.M., & Schweir, M. (2025) Behavioral and Psychological Predictors of Multiple-Perpetrator Rape Proclivity: A Community Sample Study of Men. Sexual Offending: Theory, Research, and Prevention, 20, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.5964/sotrap.13697

Schweir, M., Zidenberg, A.M., & Iqbal, S. (2025). Exploring Correlates of Multiple Perpetrator Rape Proclivity in Women. Violence and Victims. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1891/VV-2024-0122

Wright, J.^ǂ, Zidenberg, A.M.^ǂ, Varsanyi, S., Macauley, K., Sanabria, S. (2025). The Murky Circumstances of Consent in Canada: A Commentary on R v Kirkpatrick. Canadian Journal of Women and the Law/Revue femmes et droit, 36(1), 48-61. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjwl-04-x ^ǂCo-auteurs principaux

Zidenberg, A.M., Harkins, L., Shatokhina, K., & Loney, D. (2025). Reliability and Validity of the Measure of Life Priorities: A Questionnaire Based on the Good Lives Model. Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, 25(3), 559-580. https://doi.org/10.1080/24732850.2024.2336592

Zidenberg, A.M., Iqbal, S., & Schweir, M. (2025). Understanding Attitudes and Psychological Characteristics of Zoophilic Fantasy Endorsers. Anthrozoös, 38(3), 473–487. https://doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2025.2476295

Zidenberg A.M., & Sparks, B. (2024). Engaging with Extremely Online Psychology Students: Creating a Meme “Study Guide.” Open Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 3(2) 120-130. https://doi.org/10.56230/osotl.75

Sparks, B., & Zidenberg, A. M. (2024). Accepting the terms and conditions: An evaluation of a parole-based experiential assignment. Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 36(2), 367-384. https://doi.org/10.1080/10511253.2023.2297443

Sparks, B., Zidenberg, A. M., & Olver, M. E. (2024). One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incels), Mental Health, and Loneliness. Current Psychology, 43(1), 392-406. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z

Zidenberg, A. M., Sparks, B., & Olver, M. (2024). A survey of veterinary medical professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and experiences with animal sexual abuse. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 27(3), 502-513. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2022.2131430

Zidenberg, A. M., Jewell, L., Mathias, K., & Luther, G. (2024). Professionals’ Perceptions of the Saskatoon Mental Health Strategy (MHS) Court: A Qualitative Analysis. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 32(3), 440–460. https://doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2024.2330048

Sparks, B., Zidenberg, A.M., & Olver, M. (2023). An Exploratory Study of Incels’ Dating App Experiences, Mental and Relational Well-Being. Journal of Sex Research, 61(7), 1001-1012. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2023.2249775

Wright, J.^ǂ, Zidenberg, A.M.^ǂ, Fraser, L., Peter, T., Cameron, L., & Jakubiec, B. (2023). Speak Out: Lessons on How to Support Canadian 2SLGBTQI Youth Who Face Gender-Based Violence. The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 32(3), 251-263. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs.2022-0035 ^ǂCo-auteurs principaux

Zidenberg, A. M., & Olver, M. (2023). Weighing In: Mock Jury Perceptions of Male Sexual Assault Victims. Psychreg: Journal of Psychology, 7(2), 2-18. https://doi.org/kspb

Zidenberg, A. M. (2023). Avoiding the Deaf Penalty: A review of the experiences of d/Deaf Individuals in the criminal justice system. Disability & Society,38(6), 842-864. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2021.1965546

Sparks, B., Zidenberg, A.M., & Olver, M. (2022). Involuntary Celibacy: A Review of Incel Ideology and Experiences with Dating, Rejection, and Associated Mental Health and Emotional Sequelae. Current Psychiatry Reports, 24, 731-740. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-022-01382-9 ^Ψ Contribution invitée

Zidenberg, A. M., & Olver, M. E. (2022). Measurement and Correlates of Zoophilic Interest in an Online Community Sample. Archives of Sexual Behaviour, 51(8), 4179-4193. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-022-02429-x ^Ψ Awarded:  J. Stephen Wormith Graduate Research Award, ATSA Graduate Research Award

Zidenberg, A.M., Kerodal, A., Jewell, L., & Luther, G. (2022). Cost Analysis of the Saskatoon Mental Health Strategy (MHS) Court. Journal of Community Safety & Well-Being, 7(3), 122-130. https://dx.doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.241

Zidenberg, A. M., Dutrisac, S., & Olver, M. (2022). “No Ragrets”: Public Perceptions of Tattooed Mental Health Professionals. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 53(3), 304–312. https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000441

Zidenberg, A. M., Wielinga, F., Sparks, B., Margeotes, K., & Harkins, L. (2022). Lost in translation: A quantitative and qualitative comparison of rape myth acceptance. Psychology, Crime & Law, 28(2), 179-197. https://doi.org/10.1080/1068316X.2021.1905810

Zidenberg, A. M., Rine, S.S.A, & Olver, M. (2021). Correctional and Forensic Contexts of d/Deaf Persons: Implications for Assessment and Treatment. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 60(6), 375-394. https://doi.org/10.1080/10509674.2021.1948945

Zidenberg, A. M., Sparks, B., Harkins, L., & Lidstone, S. K. (2021). Tipping the scales: The effect of gender, rape-myth acceptance and anti-fat attitudes on judgments of sexual coercion scenarios. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36 (19-20), NP10178-NP10204. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260519872978

Bhutta, M.H., Wormith, J.S., & Zidenberg, A.M. (2019). Assessing the relationship between religiosity and recidivism among adult probationers in Pakistan. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 63(5), 752–780. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X18808674

Livres et chapitres de livres

Wright, J., Colpitts, E., & Zidenberg, A.M. (Eds.). (In Press). Unmasking Violence: Campus Sexual and Gender-based Violence During COVID-19. Peter Lang.

Zidenberg, A.M. & Blades, H.* (2025). Structural approaches to disability, crime, and victimisation: Experiences of d/Deaf individuals in the criminal justice system. In S. MacDonald & D. Peacock (Eds.), Handbook of Disability, Crime, and Justice (pp. 271-383). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003348733-31 ^Ψ Contribution invitée

Towle, S. & Zidenberg, A.M. (2024). Sex Work as Public Health: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Canada’s COVID-19 Response for Sex Workers. In S. Shariff, C. Dietzel & K. Towfigh (Eds.) Confronting systemic omissions and impacts in educational policy: Navigating legal and policy lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Peter Lang.

Wormith, J.S. & Zidenberg, A.M. (2018). The Historical Roots, Current Status, and Future Applications of the Risk-Needs-Responsivity Model (RNR). In E.L Jeglic & C. Calkins (Eds.), New frontiers in offender treatment—The translation of evidence-based practices to correctional settings (pp. 11-41). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01030-0_2

Rapports techniques

Zidenberg, A.M. (2024). Spectateur.e.s EssentiElles : Revue de la Recherche sur l'Exposition des Filles à la Violence par Partenaire Intime. Réseau-Femmes du Sud-Ouest de l'Ontario, Windsor, Canada.

Oyedokun T, Zidenberg A, Cousyn G, Goodridge D, Boden C, Stempien J. (2023). Crime Protective and Preventive Roles of the Emergency Department: A Scoping Review. Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.

Wright, J., Zidenberg, A.M., Fraser, L., Peter, T., Cameron, L., & Jakubiec, B. (2022). Speak Out: Addressing 2SLGBTQI Youth Dating Violence. Lessons on how to support Canadian 2SLGBTQI youth who face dating violence. Egale Canada, Toronto, ON.

Zidenberg, A.M., Wilson, E., Valensky, S., Ross, D., Nicholls, T., Monaghan, A., Parnell, P., & Lamba, R. (2022). General, Specialized, and Indigenous Courts in British Columbia: What is the Appropriate Role of Forensic Psychiatric Services? British Columbia Mental Health & Substance Use Services, Vancouver, BC.

Zidenberg, A., Dutrisac, S., Akca, D., & Jewell L. (2021). Jurisdictional Review of Custody Trends by Offender Characteristics. Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.

Zidenberg, A., Kerodal, A.G., Jewell, L.M., Mathias, K., Smith, B., Luther, G., & Wormith, J.S. (2020). Evaluation of the Saskatoon Mental Health Strategy (MHS) Court: Outcome and Cost Analysis. Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.

Mathias, K., Zidenberg, A., Florchinger, C., Smith, B., Jewell, L. M., Wormith, J. S., & Luther, G. (2019). Professionals’ perceptions of the Saskatoon Mental Health Strategy (MHS) Court. Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.

Présentations

Zidenberg, A. M., Iqbal, S., Schwier, M. (2025, May 28-30). Comprendre les attitudes et les caractéristiques psychologiques des adeptes des fantasmes zoophiles. Paper to be presented at L’édition 2025 du colloque du RIMAS, Thetford Mines, Quebec.

Park, J., & Zidenberg, A.M. (2025, April 23). Comparing Sexual Satisfaction Levels Between Relationship Statuses at RMC. Presented at the third undergraduate research virtual conference in military psychology, Military psychology section of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), Kingston, Ontario.

Iqbal, S.*, Schwier, M.*, & Zidenberg, A.M. (2024, October 16-18). Understanding Men’s Interest in Multiple-Perpetrator Rape. In A.M. Zidenberg (Chair), From Interest to Prevention: Understanding and Addressing Multiple Perpetrator Sexual Offending. Symposium presented at the 43rd Annual ATSA Research and Treatment Conference, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Schwier, M.*, Iqbal, S.*, & Zidenberg, A.M. (2024, October 16-18). Exploring Women's Interest in Multiple Perpetrator Rape: An Investigation of Risk Factors and Predictors. In A.M. Zidenberg (Chair), From Interest to Prevention: Understanding and Addressing Multiple Perpetrator Sexual Offending. Symposium presented at the 43rd Annual ATSA Research and Treatment Conference, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Smith, D. E.*, Iqbal, S.*, Zidenberg, A., & Feldman, D. (2024, October 16-18). A cross-gender analysis of sexual fantasies: A pathway to understanding and preventing sexual offending. Data blitz presented at 43rd Annual ATSA Research and Treatment Conference, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Oyedokun, T., Cousyn, G., Goodridge, D., Zidenberg, A.M., Stempien, J., & Boden, C. (2024, June 9-12). A scoping review of the crime protective and preventive roles of the emergency department. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Oyedokun, T., Cousyn, G., Goodridge, D., Zidenberg, A.M., Stempien, J., Acharibasam, J., & Boden, C. (2024, May 22). A scoping review of the crime protective and preventive roles of the emergency department. Paper to be presented at the University of Saskatchewan Emergency Medicine Research Day, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Zidenberg, A. M., & Olver, M. (2023, September). Gender Differences in Endorsement of Zoophilia. Paper presented at the 42nd Annual ATSA Research and Treatment Conference, Aurora, Colorado, USA.

Sparks, B., Maryn, A., & Zidenberg, A. (2023, August). Navigating a dark place: What do incels make of their experience and how can we help them? Paper presented at the annual International Association for the Treatment of Sexual Offenders conference, Trondheim, Norway.

Neable, L. & Zidenberg, A.M. (2023, June). The Psychologist with the Dragon Tattoo: The Effect of Gender on Perceptions of Tattooed Mental Health Professionals. Data blitz presented at the Social and Personality Psychology section Preconference at the Annual National Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario.

Zidenberg, A.M., Jewell, L., & Kerodal, A. (2023, June). A Process and Outcome Evaluation of the Saskatoon Mental Health Strategy Court. In A.G. Crocker (Chair), Spotlight on Emerging Evaluation Research in Mental Health Courts. Symposium presented at the 2023 International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services (IAFMHS) Conference, Sydney, Australia. 

Wright, J. & Zidenberg, A.M. (2023, May). Disrupting Gender-based Violence and Re-conceptualizing Consent Education with the Notion of Queer Sexual Joy. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Special Interest Group: Queer Studies in Education and Culture at the Congress of the Social Science and Humanities Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

Wright, J., & Zidenberg, A.M. (2023, April). Imagining Effective Sexual Consent Education Through Queer and Trans Epistemologies and Experiences of Queer Sexual Joy. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Associations (AERA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, USA.

Zidenberg, A.M., & Sparks, B. (2022, November). Memes and Colouring Books in University? Reflections on the Use of Art-Based Methods to Enhance Teaching in Undergraduate Psychology Courses. Paper presented at Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Accessibility in Higher Education: Creating Educational Spaces for Everyone Hybrid Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Zidenberg, A.M., & Wright, J.E. (2022, June 2). Researching Sexual Violence in Higher Education: Examining Queer and Trans Students' Experience. Paper presented at the 2022 Canadian Virtual Summit on the Prevention of Sexual Violence in Higher Education, Ottawa, Ontario.

Dutrisac, S., Zidenberg, A., & Teucher, U. (2022, May 18-22). Lay perceptions of mindfulness. Paper presented at the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Urbana, Illinois. 

Zidenberg, A.M., Kerodal, A., Jewell, L., Luther, G., & Wormith, J.S. (2021, November). Saskatoon Mental Health Strategy (MHS) Court: Outcome and Cost Evaluation. Paper presented at the Custody and Caring 17th Biennial International Conference on the Nurse's Role in the Criminal Justice System, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ^Ψ Custody and Caring Conference presentation award, Second place

Zidenberg, A. M., Sparks, B., & Raichuk, E. (2021, October). Examining Depictions of Bestiality in Canadian Child Exploitation Materials. Paper presented at the 40th Annual Research and Treatment Conference for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Sparks, B., Zidenberg, A., & Olver, M. (2020, September 25). Risky business: An updated meta-analysis on risk factors for youth gang involvement. Paper presented at the Canadian Forensic Psychology Virtual Fall Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Zidenberg, A. M. (2020, September 25). The experiences of d/Deaf Individuals in the Criminal Justice System: An Overview. Paper presented at the Canadian Forensic Psychology Virtual Fall Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Zidenberg, A. M. & Kerodal, A., & Jewell, L. (2020, May). Keeping the Ball in Your Court: Lessons from the Saskatoon Mental Health Strategy Court. In L. Jewell (Chair), Lessons from the Field: Conducting Empirical Research in Corrections, Community, and Court Settings. Symposium to be conducted at the 81st Annual National Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association, Montreal, Québec (Conference cancelled due to COVID-19).

Zidenberg, A.M. & Clow, K.A. (2020, March). No One’s Interested in Something You Didn’t Do: Student Perceptions of Releasees and Exonerees. Paper presented at the 2020 American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Affiches scientifiques

Zidenberg, A.M. & Olver, M. (2024, October 16-18). Measurement and Correlates of Zoophilic Interest in an Online Community Sample. Poster presented at 43rd Annual ATSA Research and Treatment Conference, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Oyedokun, T., Cousyn, G., Goodridge, D., Zidenberg, A.M., Stempien, J., & Boden, C. (2024, Aug 1-5). A scoping review of the crime protective and preventive roles of the emergency department. Poster presented at the Canadian Association of Nigerian Physicians and Dentists (CANPAD) Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Oyedokun, T., Cousyn, G., Goodridge, D., Zidenberg, A.M., Stempien, J., Acharibasam, J., & Boden, C. (2024, May 26-28). A scoping review of the crime protective and preventive roles of the emergency department. Poster presented at the 20^th Biennial Violence and Aggression Symposium, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Iqbal, S.*, Reynolds, B., Bobadilla, L., Zidenberg, A.M. (2024, May 16-19). Psychopathic gender differences in sexual violence in a non-clinical sample. Poster to be presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy, Paphos, Cyprus.

Reynolds, B., Iqbal, S.*, Bobadilla, L., Zidenberg, A.M. (2024, May 16-19). Gender differences between psychopathic traits and sexual fantasies in a non-clinical sample. Poster to be presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy, Paphos, Cyprus.

Iqbal, S.*, Zidenberg, A., & Schweir, M.* (2024, March). “But I gotta know, what's your fantasy?”: Understanding Attitudes and Psychological Characteristics of Zoophilic Fantasy Endorsers. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the American Psychology-Law Society, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Johnston, C. & Zidenberg, A.M. (2023, June). Personality Traits as a Predictor of Seeking Mental Health Support Among Police Officers. Poster presented at the 5th North American Correctional Criminal Justice Psychology Conference held in conjunction with the Annual National Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario.

Zidenberg, A.M. & Olver, M. (2023, June). Weighing In: Mock Jury Perceptions of Male Sexual Assault Victims. Poster presented at the Annual National Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association held in conjunction with the 5th North American Correctional Criminal Justice Psychology Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

Zidenberg, A.M., & Sparks, B. (2022, October 30). Engaging with Extremely Online Psychology Students: Creating a Meme “Study Guide.” Poster presented at the Society for the Teaching of Psychology’s International Twitter Poster Conference (ITPC), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.15189.09445

Shatokhina, K., Zidenberg, A., Harkins, L., & Loney, D. (2022, August). The Measure of Life Priorities (MLP): A questionnaire based on the Good Lives Model. Poster presented at the 2022 APA Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Zidenberg, A.M., Dutrisac, S., & Olver, M. (2022, June). No Ragrets: The Effect of Visible Tattoos on Perceptions of a Clinical Psychologist. Poster presented at the 83rd Annual Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association, Calgary, Alberta.

Zidenberg, A.M., Dutrisac, S., Akca, D., & Jewell, L. (2022, May 30-31). Jurisdictional Review of Custody Trends by Offender Characteristics in Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Poster presented at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies’ 19^th Biennial Violence and Aggression Symposium, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. ^Ψ Best Student Poster winner

Zidenberg, A. M., Rine, S.S.A., & Olver, M. (2021, October). Correctional and Forensic Contexts of d/Deaf Persons Who Commit Sexual Offences: Implications for Assessment and Treatment. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Research and Treatment Conference for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Dutrisac, S., Zidenberg, A.M., & Olver, M. (2021, June). More than Skin Deep? Feelings Towards Psychologists with Tattoos. Poster presented at the 82nd Annual Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ottawa, Ontario.

Zidenberg, A.M., Kerodal, A., Jewell, L., Luther, G., & Wormith, J.S. (2021, June). Outcome and Cost Evaluation of the Saskatoon Mental Health Strategy (MHS) Court. Poster presented at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies’ 18th Biennial Violence and Aggression Symposium, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Sparks, B. & Zidenberg, A. (2020, October). To the Left, To the Left: Incel Experiences on Dating Apps. Poster presented at the 39th Annual Research and Treatment Conference for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Zidenberg, A. M., Kerodal, A., Jewell, L., & Wormith, J.S., (2020, January). Outcome and Cost Evaluation of the Saskatoon Mental Health Strategy (MHS) Court. Poster presented at The McKercher Lecture Series at the College of Law: Developments in Problem-Solving Courts, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.