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CRIPCAS's work pools the expertise of our researchers and a vast network of collaborators from different backgrounds across Quebec, Canada and abroad.
Our research contributes to raising awareness regarding interpersonal violence and relationship challenges at all stages of life by documenting risk factors, protective factors, and repercussions. Armed with this knowledge, we develop and evaluate prevention and intervention initiatives that are based on rigorous data and improve practices.
" Our relationships with our loved ones have powerful effects on our quality of life, health, and longevity. Ultimately, the work of CRIPCAS aims to help individuals build strong bonds based on support, respect, and inclusion. "
Sophie Bergeron, Ph.D.
Scientific Director of CRIPCAS
April 11 2024
Our ongoing research projects fall under three distinct, but related factors that may affect couples’ sexual well-being while taking into account the broader relationship context in which these sexual activities typically occur, that is pornography use, sexual violence, and childhood maltreatment.
April 11 2024
Our work is on the conceptions of intimacy among the general population and on the diversification of forms of love, conjugal and sexual relationships.
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The Student Committee of CRIPCAS develops various initiatives aimed at promoting the work of researcher and student members, as well as community partners. Students who serve on the Committee have the opportunity to engage in projects related to scientific popularization and knowledge transfer, participate in the organization of the Center's scientific activities, and represent the interests and needs of the student community to the Board of Directors.