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Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri
Dissertation Title: Criminal Behavior Patterns of Adolescents and Young Adults Who Have Histories of Sexual Offenses
Dissertation Chair: Charles Borduin, Ph.D.
M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri
Thesis Title: Individual, Family, Peer, and Academic Characteristics of Adolescent Sexual Offenders
Thesis Chair: Charles Borduin, Ph.D.
B.A., Psychology and Spanish, Brandeis University (Waltham, MA)
Child and adolescent emotional and behavior problems
Family interactions and communication patterns
Sexual health
Childhood sexual experiences
Parent-child sexual communication
Paraphilias and problem sexual behavior
Juvenile sexual offending
Psychotherapy and assessment practices with families and youth
Youth homelessness
Acculturation experiences of non-visible minorities
UNB Faculty Research Merit Award
Nominated for Allan P. Stuart Award for Excellence in Teaching
Travel Award, University of New Brunswick; $500
Travel Award, University of New Brunswick; $500
Society for Research in Child Development Travel Award; $600
Travel Award, University of New Brunswick; $500
Research Award, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers; $1,000
Society for Research in Child Development Travel Award; $200
Robert S. Daniel Teaching Fellowship, University of Missouri; $12,000
Graduate Student Research and Travel Awards (5), University of Missouri
Full Professor, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Associate Professor, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Assistant Professor, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Systems of Psychotherapy (Undergraduate), Family Processes (Undergraduate), Psychology of Crime (Undergraduate), Research Methods in Psychology (Graduate), Therapy Skills with Children (Graduate), Practicum Supervisor (Graduate)
Instructor, University of Missouri
Research Methods in Psychology (Undergraduate), Child Psychology (Undergraduate), Data Management and Analysis (Graduate)
Teaching Assistant, University of Missouri
Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality, Research Methods in Psychology
Director, Youth and Family Research Lab, University of New Brunswick
Research Analyst, Stoughton Youth Commission (Stoughton, MA)
Conducted evaluations of the Strengthening Families prevention program.
Data Collector, Glenwood Research (Casco, ME)
Conducted assessments with preschool-aged children in Northeastern Massachusetts, as part of an early literacy program evaluation.
Research Assistant, University of Missouri-Columbia
Assisted in study examining core and common practices in effective treatments for depression, anxiety, and behavior problems in children and adolescents. Advisor: Kristin Hawley, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Family Assessment Laboratory, University of Missouri-Columbia
Coordinated projects for the Missouri Delinquency Project.
Programmer/Research Analyst, North Charles Research and Planning Group, Psychiatry Department of Harvard Medical School (Cambridge, MA)
Analyzed data on substance abuse indicators and surveys for state clients. Wrote and edited reports for publication. Managed web site and programmed computerized surveys. Assisted in computer software; hardware; and network installations, configurations, and troubleshooting. Advisor: William McAuliffe, Ph.D.
Research Analyst, Heller School, Brandeis University (Waltham, MA)
Examined the effectiveness of the Fighting Back program (a prevention program against substance abuse). Managed web site. Assisted in computer software; hardware; and network installations, configurations, and troubleshooting. Advisor: Leonard Saxe, Ph.D.
Research Assistant and Data Analyst, Brandeis University (Waltham, MA)
Assisted in studies examining the characteristics of child abuse in Boston, Massachusetts. Advisor: Theodore Cross, Ph.D.
Co-Primary Investigator, Surveyor and Data Analyst, Project Connect, Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (Boston, MA)
Conducted study regarding parental satisfaction for a prevention program against child abuse and neglect. Advisor: Theodore Cross, Ph.D.
Research Assistant, Brandeis University (Waltham, MA)
Assisted in a developmental study of aggression. Advisor: Malcolm Watson, Ph.D.
Practicum Supervisor, Psychological Wellness Centre (Fredericton, NB)
Developed a family therapy practicum for graduate students in clinical psychology at the University of New Brunswick. Provided clinical supervision for youth cases referred from the Department of Public Safety.
Jail and Detention Center Mental Health and Substance Abuse Clinical Supervisor, Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (Stafford, VA)
Supervised 2 teams of clinicians and case managers at the Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Center and at the Rappahannock Regional Jail. Provided direct clinical service, including individual, family, and group therapy, to detained youths in a Post-Dispositional Treatment Program. Conducted forensic evaluations for competency and sanity classifications and for child custody decisions.
Clinical Psychology Intern, Virginia Treatment Center for Children, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center (Richmond, VA)
Conducted therapy and assessments with children and families in acute inpatient and outpatient settings. Provided psychiatric consultations to Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Hospital. Performed outpatient and school-based therapy through District 19 Community Services Board in Petersburg, VA and surrounding underserved areas.
Group Leader of Strengthening Families Program, Stoughton Youth Commission (Stoughton, MA)
Lead parenting groups using Strengthening Families curriculum.
Multisystemic Therapist, Boone County Family Court Services (Columbia, MO)
Conducted home-, school-, and community-based therapy with youths and families referred by the juvenile justice system for criminal behavior.
Staff Clinician, Psychological Services Clinic (Columbia, MO)
Conducted therapy with youths, adults, and families in outpatient community mental health clinic.
2022-present
Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts
2018, 2021
Acting Director of Experimental Program Committee
2017-2018
Teaching and Resources Committee
2016-2022
Director of Graduate Studies
2016-2018
Department Assessment Committee
2014-2015
Principal Director, Atlantic Reginal Training Centre
2013-2015
Arts 1000 Committee
Teaching Enhancement Committee Chairperson
Psychology Department Workshop Coordinator
Faculty Search Committee
Department Chair Search Committee
Psychology Department Colloquium Coordinator
Early Career Psychologist Committee, Division 37, American Psychological Association
Board Member, John Howard Society, Fredericton Chapter
Advisory Board Member, Centre for Criminal Justice Studies (CCJS)
Psychology Department Website Committee
Wellness Centre Executive Director Search Committee
Psychology Department Clinical Program Committee
Psychology Department Experimental Program Committee
Psychology Department Library Liaison
Student and Early Career Council (SRCD)
History on Child Development Committee (SRCD)
Ethics Committee, University of Missouri
Utilization Review Committee, Psychological Services Clinic (Columbia, MO)
Ad Hoc Reviewer
American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
American Journal of Sexuality Education
Archives of Sexual Behavior
Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
Canadian Psychology
Child Abuse and Neglect
Children and Youth Services Review
Clinical Psychology Review
Communication Monographs
Criminal Justice and Behavior
Culture, Health, and Sexuality
European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Health Education Journal
Injury Prevention
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
Journal of Adolescence
Journal of Adolescent Health
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
Journal of Developmental and Life-Course Criminology
Journal of Early Adolescence
Journal of Experimental Criminology
Journal of Family Psychology
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
Journal of Juvenile Justice
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
Journal of Research on Adolescence
Journal of Sex Research
Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology
Journal of Youth Studies
Psychological Bulletin
Psychology of Violence
Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment
The Family Journal
Editorial Boards
Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality
Psychology of Violence (Senior Consulting Editor)
The Family Journal
Grant Reviewer
American Psychology-Law Society
Canada Foundation for Innovation, John R. Evans Leaders Fund
Office on Women’s Health
Social Sciences Humanities Research Council
Co-Investigator, “The complexities of men and abuse in an international context: An academic-community approach,” Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (Connection Grant); $50,000; January 2023-December 2023.
Co-Principal Investigator, “Identifying Scripts and Norms Guiding Young Men’s Use of Sexual Aggression Against Women,” Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada; $194,219; 2021-25.
Principal Investigator, “Characteristics of Individual and Interpersonal Adjustment Among Intimate Partners of Individuals With Histories of Sexual Aggression,” University of New Brunswick University Research Fund; $6,938; 2020-2021.
Co-Principal Investigator, “Longhand Notetaking vs. Digital Notetaking,” Centre for Enhanced Teaching and Learning, University of New Brunswick; $4,000; 2020-2021.
Team Member (Scientific), “Adolescent/young adult Connections to Community-driven, Early, Strengths-based and Stigma-free Services (ACCESS),” Graham Boeck Foundation and Canadian Institute of Health Research; $25,000,000; 2014-19
Collaborator, “Preventing and Eliminating Cyberviolence Against Young Women and Girls,” Status of Women Canada; $175,000; 2014-2016
Co-Principal Investigator, “Barriers and Facilitators in Access to Child/Youth Mental Health Services: A Mixed Methods, Inter-sectorial Study in Atlantic Canada,” Canadian Institutes of Health Research; $2,363,683; 2013-18.
Principal Investigator, “Prevalence and Psychosocial Factors Associated with Childhood Sexual Experiences,” Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada; $225,013; 2012-17.
Principal Investigator, “Advancing Supports for Young Men in New Brunswick,” Human Resources and Skills Development Canada; $70,000; 2012-13.
Principal Investigator, “Verbal and Nonverbal Cues of Adolescents’ Family Interactions,” University of New Brunswick; $6,000; 2010-11.
Peer-Reviewed Articles
†Benoit, A. A., & Ronis, S. T. (2022). A qualitative examination of withdrawing sexual consent, sexual compliance, and young women’s role as sexual gatekeepers. International Journal of Sexual Health, 34(4), 577-592. https://doi.org/10.1080/19317611.2022.2089312
†Vander Molen, L., Ronis, S. T., & †Benoit, A. (2022). Paraphilic interests versus behaviors: Factors that distinguish individuals who act on paraphilic interests from individuals who refrain. Sexual Abuse. https://doi.org/10.1177/10790632221108949
Ronis, S. T., O’Sullivan, L. F., & †Cormier, L. A. (2022). Vulnerability and variability: Associations between various early forms of nonconsensual sexual experiences and later sexual experiences of young adults. The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 31(1), 8-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-021-01177-9
†Wasson, K. S., †Gallagher, A., Ronis, S. T., †Miller, D. A. A., & Tilleczeck, K. (2022). Youths’ perceived impact of invalidation and validation on their mental health treatment journeys. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 49, 476-489. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-021-01177-9
Voyer, D., Ronis, S. T., & †Byers, N. (2022). The effect of notetaking method on academic performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2021.102025
Ronis, S. T., Knight, R. A., & †Vander Molen, L. (2022). The covariation of sexual fantasies and behaviors among self-identified sexually aggressive criminal and non-criminal samples. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 66(5), 517-537. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X19895905
†Cassidy, K., †Kabbash, L., & Ronis, S. T. (2021). A qualitative content analysis of an online support forum for family members of individuals with reported histories of sexual offenses. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 30, 232-242. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs.2021-0012
†Kabbash, L., & Ronis, S. T. (2021). Making a dent in human trafficking: Investigating the effects of social institutions and policies across 60 countries. Crime, Law and Social Change, 76, 321-336. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10611-021-09964-z
Ronis, S. T., E. Byers, S., Brotto, L., & Nichols, S. (2021). Beyond the label: Asexual identity among individuals on the high-functioning autism spectrum. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 50, 3831-3842. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-021-01969-y
†Miller, D. A. A., Ronis, S. T., & Slaunwhite, A. K. (2021). The impact of demographic, clinical, and institutional factors on psychiatric inpatient length-of-stay. Administration and Policy in Mental Health Services Research, 48, 683-694. doi:10.1007/s10488-020-01104-4
†Vander Molen, L., Ronis, S. T., †Benoit, A., & †Walmark, S. (2020). Differential associations between paraphilic interests and sexual adjustment. Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, 27(3-4), 274-292. doi:10.1080/10720162.2020.1867939
†Malcom, K. E., & Ronis, S. T. (2020). Observed comfort in sexual communication between mothers and adolescents. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 16(1), 107-123. doi:10.1080/15546128.2020.1838376
†Miller, D. A. A., Ronis, S. T., Slaunwhite, A. K., Audas, R., Richard, J., Tilleczek, K., & Zhang, M. (2020). A longitudinal examination of hospital readmissions to mental health units for youth with psychiatric conditions. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 25(4), 238-248. doi:10.1111/camh.12371
Levac, L., Ronis, S. T., †Vaccarino, O., & †Cowper-Smith, Y. (2019). A scoping review: The utility of participatory research approaches in psychology. Journal of Community Psychology, 47, 1865-1892. doi:10.1002/jcop.22231
Richard, J. F., Thériault, M., Audas, R., Ronis, S., Tilleczek, K., Zhang, M., Bell, B., Slaunwhite, A., & Poirier, N. (2019). Les obstacles et les faciliteurs dans l’accès aux services pour les enfants et les adolescents autistes francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick [Barriers and facilitators in accessing services for Francophone children and adolescents in New Brunswick diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder]. REFLETS: Revue d’intervention sociale et Communautaire, 25, 90-117. doi:10.7202/1067045ar.
†Garceau, C., & Ronis, S. T. (2019). A qualitative investigation of expected versus actual initial sexual experiences before age 16. Journal of Adolescence, 71, 38-49. doi:10.1016/j.adolescence.2018.12.002
††Slaunwhite, A. K., Ronis, S. T., Peters, P. A., & †Miller, D. A. A. (2019). Seasonal variations in psychiatric admissions to hospital. Canadian Psychology, 60, 155-164. doi:10.1037/cap0000156
Ronis, S. T., & ††Slaunwhite, A. K. (2019). Gender and geographic predictors of cyber bullying victimization, perpetration, and coping modalities among youth. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 34, 3-21. doi:10.1177/0829573517734029
††Slaunwhite, A. K., McEachern, J., Ronis, S. T., & Peters, P. A. (2018). Alcohol distribution reforms and school proximity to liquor sales outlets in New Brunswick. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 108, e488-e496.
†Garceau, C., & Ronis, S. T. (2017). The interface between young adults’ religious values and their sexual experiences prior to age sixteen. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 26, 142-150.
Ronis, S. T., ††Slaunwhite, A. K., & †Malcom, K. E. (2017). Comparing strategies for providing child and youth mental health services in Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands. Administration and Policy in Mental Health, 44, 955-966. doi:10.1007/s10488-017-0808-z
††Slaunwhite, A. K., Ronis, S. T., †Sun, Y., & Peters, P. A. (2017). The emotional health and well-being of Canadians who care for persons with mental health or addictions problems. Journal of Health and Social Care in the Community, 25, 840-847. doi:10.1111/hsc.12366 View
†Wershler, J. L., & Ronis, S. T. (2015). Psychosocial characteristics and service needs of Canadian suburban male youth at risk for homelessness. Children and Youth Services Review, 55, 29-36. doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2015.05.009 View
Damashek, A. L., Borduin, C. M., & Ronis, S. T. (2014). The role of environmental hazard in mothers’ beliefs about appropriate supervision. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 12, 50-63. doi:10.1177/1476718X13498336 View
Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2013). Antisocial behavior trajectories of adolescents and emerging adults with histories of sexual aggression. Psychology of Violence, 3, 367-380. doi:10.1037/a0033597 View
Ronis, S. T., & †LeBouthillier, D. M. (2013). University students’ attitudes toward purchasing condoms. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 22, 86-94. doi:10.3138/CJHS.2013.2201 View
O’Sullivan, L. F., & Ronis, S. T. (2013). Virtual cheating hearts: Extradyadic and poaching interactions among adolescents with links to online sexual activities. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 45, 175-184. doi:10.1037/a0031683 View
Borduin, C. M., & Ronis, S. T. (2012). Individual, family, peer, and academic characteristics of female violent juvenile offenders. Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, 10, 385-399. doi:10.1177/1541204012440108 View
Ronis, S. T., & O’Sullivan, L. (2011). A longitudinal analysis of predictors of male and female adolescents’ transition to intimate sexual behavior. Journal of Adolescent Health, 49, 321-323. doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2010.12.010 View
Knight, R. A., Ronis, S. T., & Zakireh, B. (2009). Bootstrapping persistence risk indicators for juveniles who sexually offend. Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 27, 878-909. doi:10.1002/bsl.908 View
Zakireh, B., Ronis, S. T., & Knight, R. A. (2008). Individual beliefs, attitudes, and victimization histories of male juvenile sexual offenders. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 20, 323-351. doi:10.1177/1079063208322424 View
Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2007). Individual, family, peer, and academic characteristics of male juvenile sexual offenders. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 35, 153-163. doi:10.1007/s10802-006-9058-3 View
Ronis, S. T., & †Kabbash, L. (2020). Assault and harassment. In C. Pukall (Ed.), Human Sexuality: A Contemporary Introduction, 3rd Edition (pp. 392-419). Toronto, ON: Oxford University Press.
†Kabbash, L., & Ronis, S. T. (2020). Sexual slavery. In H. Armstrong (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding Biology, Psychology, and Culture. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
Ronis, S. T. (2017). Assault and harassment. In C. Pukall (Ed.), Human Sexuality: A Contemporary Introduction, 2nd Edition (pp. 413-443). Toronto, ON: Oxford University Press.
Ronis, S. T. (2014). The dark side of sex: Assault and harassment. In C. Pukall (Ed.), Human Sexuality: A Contemporary Introduction (pp. 417-445), Toronto, ON: Oxford University Press. View
O’Sullivan, L. F., & Ronis, S. T. (2013). Sexual development in girls: “Normative” development and development of paraphilias and sexual offending behaviors. In D. S. Bromberg & W. T. O’Donohue (Eds.), Handbook of Child and Adolescent Sexuality: Developmental and Forensic Psychology (pp. 193-219). New York: Elsevier. View
Borduin, C. M., Schaeffer, C., & Ronis, S. T. (2003). Multisystemic treatment of serious antisocial behavior in adolescents. In C. A. Essau (Ed.), Conduct and oppositional disorders in children and adolescents: Epidemiology, risk factors, and treatment (pp. 299-318). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum. View
Ronis, S. T. (2014). [Review of the book Sibling Aggression: Assessment and Treatment]. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 22, 135. doi:10.1177/1066480713505070
Ronis, S. T. (2012). [Review of the book Change: Principles of Problem Formulation and Problem Resolution]. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 20, 110. doi:10.1177/1066480711430600
Borduin, C. M., & Ronis, S. T. (2007). [Review of the book Family psychology III: Theory building, theory testing, and psychological interventions]. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 61, 465-467.
Borduin, C. M., & Ronis, S. T. (2001). [Review of the book Understanding the borderline mother]. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 55, 444-446.
†Wershler, J. F., & Ronis, S. T. (2016). Hidden homelessness and service needs among male youth: Implications for service provision. Psynopsis, 38, 15-16.
Damashek, A., Ronis, S. T., & Smith, J. D. (2012). A balancing act. The Advocate: Division 37 of the American Psychological Association, 35, 7-8.
Ronis, S. T., Damashek, A., & Smith, J. D. (2012). Early career psychologist advice column: How important is the first step, and will I be able to change course?. The Advocate: Division 37 of the American Psychological Association, 35, 6-7.
Smith, J. D., Damashek, A., & Ronis, S. T. (2011). Perplexed about the postdoc process? We have the answers: Early career psychologist advice column. The Advocate: Division 37 of the American Psychological Association, 34, 12-14.
Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2007). Are youths who commit sexual offenses really different from youths without histories of sexual offenses? The Forum, 19, 8-18.
Voyer, D., Ronis, S. T., & †Byers, N. (requested revision). The effect of note-taking method on performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
†Benoit, A. A., & Ronis, S. T. (submitted). Closing the gates: A qualitative examination of withdrawing sexual consent and women’s role as sexual gatekeeper.
†Vander Molen, L., Ronis, S. T., & †Benoit, A. A. (requested revision). An examination of the prevalence, early sexual experiences, and psychosexual adjustment of a community sample with paraphilic interests.
†Wasson, K. S., †Gallagher, A., Ronis, S. T., †Miller, D. A. A., & Tilleczeck, K. (submitted). Validation and invalidation experiences of youth involved in the mental health system.
†Cassidy, K., Ronis, S. T., & Byers, E. B. (2021). Gender identity among individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder.
†Cassidy, K., & Ronis, S. T. (2021). Psychosocial adjustment of partners of individuals with histories of problem sexual behavior.
Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2021). Sociological correlates of antisocial behavior trajectories in youths with histories of sexual aggression.
Ronis, S. T., O’Sullivan, L. F., & †Cormier, L. (2021). Associations between early forms of non-consensual sexual experiences and later sexual experiences of young adults.
†Supervised student
†† Supervised Post-Doctoral Fellow
Ronis, S. T., †Kabbash, L., †Gryshchuk, O., & Campbell, M. A. (2021). Youth justice conferences: Process and use of Section 19 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act in New Brunswick. Fredericton, NB: University of New Brunswick.
†Garces Davila, M. I., & Ronis, S. T. (2015). Accountability in non-profit organizations: Organizational mandates and outcomes assessment in mental helath services, A report to: DOTS NB. Fredericton, NB: University of New Brunswick.
Ronis, S. T., & †Wershler, J. L. (2013). Bridging the gap: A needs assessment of vulnerable male youth in Fredericton, A report to: Youth in Transition. Fredericton, NB: University of New Brunswick.
Ronis, S. T., & Hamilton, R. (2012). Behavioural change in the Success Tracker System: A report to Jumpstart 720 International. Fredericton, NB: University of New Brunswick.
McAuliffe, W. E., LaBrie, R., Ronis, S., Woodworth, R., Scherer-Gonzales, J., Leary, J. E., Sevigny, E., Haddad, S., & Williamson, S. (2001). Commonwealth of Virginia’s adolescent substance abuse treatment needs assessment: Adolescent telephone household survey: Final report. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA.
McAuliffe, W. E., LaBrie, R., Haddad, S., Sevigny, E., Ronis, S., Woodworth, R., Williamson, S., Scherer-Gonzales, J., & Leary, J. (2000). The substance abuse treatment needs of Rhode Island’s prisoner and training school populations. Cambridge, MA: North Charles Research and Planning Group.
McAuliffe, W. E., LaBrie, R., Sevigny, E., Haddad, S., Ronis, S., Scherer-Gonzales, J., & Leary, J. E. (2000). The substance abuse treatment needs of Rhode Island’s adolescent group home residents. Cambridge, MA: North Charles Research and Planning Group.
McAuliffe, W. E., LaBrie, R., Sevigny, E., Nielsen, K., Ronis, S., Robinson, T., & Sunshine, C. (1999). The substance abuse treatment needs of Rhode Island’s homeless. Cambridge, MA: National Technical Center for Substance Abuse Needs Assessment.
McAuliffe, W. E., LaBrie, R., Sevigny, E., Nielsen, K., Ronis, S., Robinson, T., & Sunshine, C. (1999). An integrated substance abuse treatments needs assessment for the state of Montana. Cambridge, MA: North Charles Research and Planning Group.
McAuliffe, W. E., LaBrie, R., Sevigny, E., Ronis, S., Woodworth, R., Nielsen, K., Finch, J., Sunshine, C., & Haddad, S. (1999). Substance Abuse Epidemiology and Services Research Questionnaire: Administration and coding guide. Cambridge, MA: North Charles Research and Planning Group.
McAuliffe, W. E., LaBrie, R., Woodworth, R., Nielsen, K., Ronis, S., Sevigny, E., & Robinson, T. (1998). A substance abuse indicator chart book for Rhode Island’s cities and towns. Cambridge, MA: National Technical Center for Substance Abuse Needs Assessment.
†Supervised student
††Supervised Post-Doctoral Fellow
†Garceau, C., †McKie, R. M., & Ronis, S. T. (2017, November). Predictors of body image in adults in the US and Canada. Poster to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Juan, PR.
†Garceau, C., & Ronis, S. T. (2017, November). A qualitative analysis of perceptions of actual versus expected first sexual experiences. Paper to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Juan, PR.
†Walmark, S., & Ronis, S. T. (2017, November). Associations between paraphilic interests and sexual satisfaction: Are some paraphilic interests healthy and sexually satisfying? Paper to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Juan, PR.
†Vander Molen, L., Ronis, S. T., †McKie, R., Humphreys, T., & Travers, R. (2017, November). Are paraphilic interests aberrant? An examination of the prevalence, early sexual experiences, and psychosocial adjustment of a community sample with paraphilic interests. Poster session to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Juan, PR.
†Vander Molen, L., Ronis, S. T., †McKie, R., Humphreys, T., & Travers, R. (2017, November). Associations between paraphilic interests and early sexual experiences: The role of partners and perceptions. Poster session to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Juan, PR.
†Kingston, S., †Malcom, K., & Ronis, S. T. (2017, November). Investigating effective parent-child sexual communication. Poster session to be presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.
†Malcom, K., & Ronis, S. T. (2017, November). Interconnection of parent-adolescent conflict and youth adjustment. Poster session to be presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.
†Miller, D., Ronis, S. T., & ††Slaunwhite, A. (2017, November). The impact of family, support, and clinical factors on readmission to inpatient care among children and adolescents. Poster session to be presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.
†Garceau, C. & Ronis, S. T. (2017, May). A qualitative investigation of actual versus expected first sexual experiences. Paper session presented at the meeting of Science Atlantic Undergraduate Psychology, Sydney, NS.
†Miller, D., Ronis, S. T., & ††Slaunwhite, A. (2017, May). Examination of repeat hospital admissions for mental health conditions among children and adolescents in New Brunswick. Paper session presented at the meeting of the Canadian Association of Health Services and Policy Research, Toronto, ON.
†Miller, D., ††Slaunwhite, A., Ronis, S. T., & Peters, P. (2017, May). To everything there is a season: Mental-health related hospitalizations by children, adolescents, and adults. Paper session presented at the meeting of the Canadian Association of Health Services and Policy Research, Toronto, ON.
Ronis, S. T., ††Slaunwhite, A. K., Peters, P. A., & †Miller, D. A. A. (2017, March). ‘To everything there is a season’: Mental health-related hospitalizations by youth and adults. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Adolescent Adolescent Health and Medicine.
†Garceau, C., Ronis, S. T., & †Wasson, K. S. (2016, October). Qualitative examination of the coping strategies associated with the interplay of religious themes and early sexual experiences. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Canadian Sex Research Forum, Québec, QC.
†Malcom, K. E., & Ronis, S. T. (2016, July). Tug-of-war: Investigating the links between parent-adolescent conflict and youth adjustment. Poster session presented at the meeting of the International Association for Relationship Research, Toronto, ON.
Ronis, S. T., †Garceau, C., & †Doyle, R. (2016, July). A qualitative analysis of early sexual experiences among young adults. Paper session presented at the meeting of the International Association for Relationship Research, Toronto, ON.
††Slaunwhite, A., Ronis, S. T., †Sun, Y., & †Malcom, K. (2016, July). The emotional health of Canadians who care for persons with mental health or addictions problems. Poster session presented at the meeting of the International Association of Relationship Research, Toronto, ON.
†Doyle, R., Ronis, S. T., & †Garceau, C. (2015, November). Yes, no, or maybe: A qualitative study examining consent of sexual experiences during childhood and adolescence. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Albuquerque, NM.
Ronis, S. T., †Doyle, R., †Garceau, C., †Malcom, K. E., & †Wallace, N. (2015, November). It’s not what you say but how you say it: Observed parent-child sexual communication in a community sample of families. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Albuquerque, NM.
†Doyle, R., Ronis, S. T., & †Garceau, C. (2015, November). Qualitative examination of actual parent-child sexual communication and perceived ideal approaches. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Albuquerque, NM.
†Doyle, R., & Ronis, S. T. (2015, July). Qualitative study of early sexual experiences and the conceptualization of consent. Paper presented at the meeting of the World Association for Sexual Health, Singapore.
†Doyle, R., & Ronis, S. T. (2015, July). Early sexual experiences and real and ideal parent-child communications about sex. Poster session presented at the meeting of the World Association for Sexual Health, Singapore.
†Miller, D., Slaunwhite, A., & Ronis, S. T. (2015, June). Predicting adolescent readmission to acute psychiatric care services in Atlantic Canada. Poster session to be presented at the meeting of Primary Healthcare Research Forum, St. Johns, NL.
Ronis, S. T., Miller, D., Slaunwhite, A., & McDonald, T. (2015, June). Environmental scan of big data in addressing mental health care in Atlantic Canada. Poster session to be presented at the meeting of Primary Healthcare Research Forum, St. Johns, NL.
Slaunwhite, A., Ronis, S. T., Peters, P., & †Miller, D. (2015, June). Mental health-related hospitalizations by youth in New Brunswick. Poster session to be presented at the meeting of the Primary Healthcare Research Forum, St. Johns, NL.
†Garcés Davila, M. I., & Ronis, S. T. (2015, June). Accountability in mental health services: The role of mandates, outcomes, and partnerships in non-profit organizations. Poster session to be presented at the meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ottawa, ON.
†Malcom, K. E., & Ronis, S. T. (2015, June). Are couples needs being met? Using observational and self-report methodology in understanding emotional support and relationship qualities of heterosexual parents. Symposium to be presented at the meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ottawa, ON.
†Malcom, K. E., & Ronis, S. T. (2015, June). Do mothers get by with a little help from their friends (and family)? Examining perceived support and parent-adolescent conflict. Poster to be presented at the meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ottawa, ON.
†Miller, D., Slaunwhite, A., & Ronis, S. T. (2015, April). Predicting adolescent readmission to acute psychiatric care services in Atlantic Canada. Paper presented at the meeting of the New Brunswick Social Policy Research Network, Moncton, NB.
†Garcés Davila, M. I., & Ronis, S. T. (2014, November). Accountability of mental health services in non-profit organizations: Examining the link between mandates and outcomes in New Brunswick. Poster session presented at the meeting of the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation, Moncton, NB.
Ronis, S. T., & †Wallace, N. E. (2014, October). Let’s talk about sex: Parent-adolescent sexual communication using self-report and observational methodology. Paper session presented at the meeting of the Canadian Sex Research Forum, Kingston, ON.
†Malcom, K. E., †Wallace, N. E., & Ronis, S. T. (2014, March). Current state and future directions in observational methodology with families of adolescents. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Williams, N. A., Parra, G. R., Ronis, S. T., Fair, E. C., Hankey, M., & Lui, J. (2013, November). Parent-child conversations about family adversity: A review. Poster session presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, San Antonio, TX.
†Wershler, J., Ronis, S. T., †Malcom, K. E., & †Johnston, N. E. (2013, November). Family links between maltreatment and outcomes among vulnerable male youth. Poster session presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, San Antonio, TX.
†Hearn, G., & Ronis, S. T. (2013, October). Self-esteem as a mediator between childhood sexual abuse and subsequent substance use. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Canadian Sex Research Forum, Charlottetown, PEI.
Ronis, S. T., †Harrop-Archibald, E., †Hearn, G., O’Sullivan, L. F., †Malcom, K. E., & †Johnston, N. E. (2013, August). Linking diverse outcomes in young adulthood to specific childhood sexual experiences. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Ronis, S. T. (2012, October). Expanding the toolbox: Using family assessments in clinical practice. Chair of symposium presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Phoenix, AZ.
†McKeown, C. A., & Ronis, S. T. (2012, October). Current knowledge, use, and training practices of family-based assessments among mental health practitioners. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Phoenix, AZ.
Parra, G. R., Jobe-Shields, L., & Ronis, S. T. (2012, October). The assessment of family-related emotion socialization in the context of clinical practice with children and adolescents. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Phoenix, AZ.
†LeBouthilier, D. M., Ronis, S. T., & †McKeown, C. A. (2012, March). Attitudes of youth who obtain or provide reproductive health products and services. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, BC.
†McKeown, C. A., & Ronis, S. T. (2012, March). Family assessment: Use of family-based measures in clinical practice with youth and families. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, BC.
Ronis, S. T., & O’Sullivan, L. F. (2011, September). Virtual cheating hearts: The relationship between Internet activity and sexual infidelity. Paper presented at the meeting of the Canadian Sex Research Forum, Vancouver, BC.
Ronis, S. T., †Thornton, S. J., & †DuPlessis, A. (2011, September). Childhood sexual experiences: Results from a retrospective online survey. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Canadian Sex Research Forum, Vancouver, BC.
O’Sullivan, L. F., & Ronis, S. T. (2011, June). A longitudinal analysis of predictors of male and female adolescents’ transitions to intimate sexual behavior. Paper presented at the meeting for the World Association for Sexual Health, Glasgow, UK.
Ronis, S. T., & O’Sullivan, L. F. (2011, April). Different strokes: Predicting male and female adolescents’ transitions to intimate sexual activity over a one-year period. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Quebec.
Ronis, S. T., & O’Sullivan, L. F. (2011, April). Not just sex: Unique and common characteristics of adolescents who engage in oral sex versus those who have intercourse. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Quebec.
†McKeown, C. A., †Atkinson, E. M., & Ronis, S. T. (2011, April). Moving on up: To whom do students turn for information on post-secondary education? Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Quebec.
Ronis, S. T. (2010, December). Sexual offending in context: Understanding the ecology of youths who commit sexual crimes. Paper presented at Seminar Series at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Mental Health, Baltimore, MD.
Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2010, September). Developmental trajectories of adolescents and young adults who have histories of sexual offenses. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Association for the Treatment of Sexual Offenders, Oslo, Norway.
Ronis, S. T., Knight, R. A., Prentky, R. A., & Kafka, M. P. (2010, June). The role of sexual motivation in sexually assaultive behaviour. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Ronis, S. T., Knight, R. A., & Zakireh, B. (2010, June). Bootstrapping persistence risk indicators for juveniles who sexually offend. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2009, November). Sexual offending in context: Understanding the ecology of youths who commit sexual crimes. Paper presented at the meeting of the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research: Research Day 2009, Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2009, April). Broad criminal behavior patterns and developmental characteristics of adolescent and young adult sexual offenders. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.
Graef, D. M., Sawyer, A. M., Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2008, May). Family functioning and adolescent delinquency in the context of neighborhoods among juvenile offenders participating in Multisystemic Therapy. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2007, March). Criminal behavior patterns of adolescents and young adults who have histories of sexual offenses. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Boston, MA.
Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2006, September). Developmental trajectories of adolescents and young adults who have histories of sexual offenses. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Chicago, IL.
Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2006, September). Individual, family, peer, and academic characteristics of male juvenile sexual offenders. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Association for Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Chicago, IL.
Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2006, May). Individual, family, peer, and academic characteristics of young female sexual offenders. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Association of Psychological Science, New York, NY.
Ronis, S. T., Borduin, C. M., Damashek, A. L., & †Srikanta, A. M. (2005, April). Individual, family, peer, and academic characteristics of female adolescent assaultive and nonassaultive offenders. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Atlanta, GA.
Ronis, S. T., Parra, G. R., & Borduin, C. M. (2005, April). Investigation of the conceptual distinction between risk and resource factors for youth psychopathology. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Atlanta, GA.
Damashek, A. M., Williams, N. A., Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2005, April). Environmental distractions and children’s risk for injury. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Atlanta, GA.
Ronis, S. T. (2003, August). Are juvenile sex offenders different from other juvenile offenders?. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario.
Ronis, S. T., & Borduin, C. M. (2003, April). Individual, family, peer, and academic characteristics of adolescent sexual offenders. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa, FL.
†Chapnick, H. R., Borduin, C. M., & Ronis, S. T. (2001, May). Family characteristics of adolescent violent and nonviolent sexual offenders. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
McAuliffe, W. E., LaBrie, R., Woodworth, R., & Ronis, S. (1998, November). Estimating the need and demand for treatment of marijuana abuse and dependence at a statewide level. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C.
Ronis, S., & Cangello, A. (April, 1998). Results of the 1997 parental satisfaction survey. Paper presented at the meeting of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Project Connect, Quincy, MA.
(Note: * denotes primary supervisor; + denotes supervision committee member)
2022-present Megan Muise, Dept. of Psychology, Research Area: Sexual Desire Discrepancies Between Intimate Partners
2019-present Aryn Benoit, Dept. of Psychology, Research Area: Sexual Consent Withdrawal in Intimate Relationships.
2019-present Kathleen Cassidy, Dept. of Psychology, Research Area: Supports for partners of individuals with histories of sexual aggression and other problem sexual behaviour.
2018-present Laura Kabbash, Dept. of Psychology, Research Area: Commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
2016-present David Miller, Dept. of Psychology, Research Area: Psychiatric admissions among youth in New Brunswick.
2016-present Lauryn Vander Molen, Dept. of Psychology, Research Area: Paraphilic interests and their link to psychosocial adjustment.
2016-2018 Matthew McDowell, Dept. of Psychology, Research Area: A hybrid approach to leadership assessment: A synthesis of leader-centric and follower-centric leadership perspectives.
2013-2017 Beverly Gaudet, Interdisciplinary Studies (Applied Health Services Research), Research Area: Help-seeking behaviors among youth in the health system.
2013-2021 Kathryn Malcom, Dept. of Psychology, Research Area: A longitudinal examination of relationship maintenance strategies of inter-jurisdictional workers and their partners.
2010-2014 Catherine McKeown, Dept. of Psychology, Research Area: Training of child- and family-based assessment approaches among mental health practitioners.
2010-2011 Sara Thornton*, Dept. of Psychology, Research Area: Prevalence and factors associated with childhood sexual experiences.
MA Student Supervision
Isabel Garces*, Interdisciplinary Studies (Applied Health Services Research), UNBF.
2014-2016
David Miller*, Interdisciplinary Studies (Applied Health Services Research), UNBF.
Gabrielle Levesque*, Interdisciplinary Studies (Applied Health Services Research), UNBF.
Stephanie Richardson*, Interdisciplinary Studies (Applied Health Services Research), UNBF.
Tanya Wilson*, Interdisciplinary Studies (Applied Health Services Research), UNBF.
Donaldo Canales+, Dept. of Psychology, UNBSJ.
2021-2022
Grace Coles*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
Adam Young*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
Kate Metcalf*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
2020-2021
Kennedy Sherwood*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
2019-2020
Sara Craig*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
2016-2017
Camille Garceau*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
Sofia Walmark*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
Megan Bateman*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
Chris Kohler*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
Nicole Wallace*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
Gwynne Hearn*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
Gabrielle Levesque*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
Daniel LeBouthillier*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
Erin Atkinson*, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF.
Hayley Chapnick, Dept. of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri.
Kayla Beck*, Elizabeth Gange*, Marquelle Inman*, Nicole Johnston*, Emily Kerry*, & Maryani Lesmana*, Dept. of Psychology
Kathryn Malcom*, Nicole Johnston*, Monika Kearns*, Maryani Lesmana, & Nicole Wallace*, Dept. of Psychology
Michele Brown-Gellert*, Sophie-Helene Thibodeau*, & Kathryn Malcom*, Dept. of Psychology
Andrea DuPlessis*, Owen Burns*, Monique Hache*, & Gabrielle Levesque*, Dept. of Psychology
Kate Charlton & Kalita McDowell*, Dept. of Psychology
Arathi Srikanta, Dept. of Psychological Sciences
Justine Gibbings, Interdisciplinary Studies, UNBF
Julie Devlin, Dept. of Psychology, UNBF
Julia Wreford, Clinical Psychology, Guelph University
McKenna James Boeckner, Dept. of English, UNBF
Kaleigh Mesner, School of Graduate Studies, UNBF
Chasity St. Louis, Dept. of English, UNBF
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
American Psychological Association
Division 12, Clinical Psychology
Division 29, Psychotherapy
Division 37, Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice
Division 53, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Association for Psychological Science
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
Canadian Psychological Association
Canadian Sex Research Forum
International Association for the Treatment of Sexual Offenders
Society for Research on Adolescence
Society for Research in Child Development
Licensed Psychologist, Virginia (License #810004215), Inactive Status
Licensed Psychologist, New Brunswick (License #522)