MEG TERNES

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Edited Books:

Magaletta, P., Ternes, M., & Patry, M. (in press). The History and Future of Correctional Psychology. New York: Springer.

Ternes, M., Magaletta, P., & Patry, M. (2018). The Practice of Correctional Psychology. New York: Springer.

Cooper, B. S., Griesel, D., & Ternes, M. (2013). Applied Issues in investigative interviewing, eyewitness memory, and credibility assessment. New York: Springer.


Journal Articles:

McArthur, J., Dunsworth, Z., & Ternes, M. (in press). World Wide Web of Lies: The relationship between self-esteem, the dark triad, and online deception. Telematics and Informatics Reports.

Dufour, G., Ternes, M., & Stinson, V. (2023). The relationship between victim impact statements and judicial decision making: An archival analysis of sentencing outcomes. Law and Human Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1037/lhb0000535

McArthur, J., Jarvis, R., Bourgeois, C., & Ternes, M. (2022). Lying motivations: Exploring personality correlates of lying and motivations to lie.Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue canadienne des sciences du comportement, 54(4), 335-340. https://doi.org/10.1037/cbs0000328

Ternes, M., Cooper, B.S., & Griesel, D. (2020). The perpetration of violence and the experience of trauma: A within-participants comparison of PTSD symptoms in male offenders. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 19(1), 68-83. https://doi.org/10.1080/14999013.2019.1643428

Ternes, M., Richer, I., & Farrell MacDonald, S. (2019). Distinguishing the Features of Offenders who do and do not Complete Substance Use Treatment in corrections: Extending the Reach of Psychological Services. Psychological Services, 17(4), 422-432. DOI: 10.1037/ser0000326

Ternes, M., Farrell MacDonald, S., & Cheverie, M. (2019). Substance Use Disorder Typologies of Canadian Federally Sentenced Men: Relationships With Institutional Behavior and Postrelease Success. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 46(3), 457-474. DOI: 10.1177/0093854818812516

Ternes, M., Babin, C., Woodworth, A., & Stephens, S. (2019). Academic misconduct: An examination of its association with the dark triad and antisocial behavior. Personality and Individual Differences, 138, 75-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2018.09.031

Roulin, N., & Ternes, M. (2019). Is It Time to Kill the Detection Wizard? Emotional Intelligence Does Not Facilitate Deception Detection. Personality and Individual Differences, 137, 131-138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2018.08.020

Ternes, M. Helmus, L., & Forrester, T. (2019). How are temporary absences and work releases being used with Canadian federal offenders? Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, 19(1), 24-43. DOI: 10.1080/24732850.2018.1546041.

Helmus, L., & Ternes, M. (2017). Temporary absences from prison in Canada reduce unemployment and reoffending: Evidence for dosage effects from an exploratory study. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, 23, 23-28. https://doi.org/10.1037/law0000104

Yuille, J. C., Ternes, M., & Cooper, B. S. (2010). Expert testimony on laboratory witnesses. Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 10, 238-251. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228930903550590

Ternes, M., & Yuille, J. C. (2008). Eyewitness memory and eyewitness identification performance in adults with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 21, 519-531. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3148.2008.00425.x

Voyer, D., Rodgers, M. A., & McCormick, P. A. (2004). Timing conditions and magnitude of gender differences on the Mental Rotations Test. Memory and Cognition, 32(1), 72-82. https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03195821

Voyer, D., & Rodgers, M. A. (2002). Reliability of laterality effects in a dichotic listening task with nonverbal material. Brain & Cognition, 48(2-3), 602-606. https://doi.org/10.1006/brcg.2001.1425


Book Chapters:

Lowe, K. Magaletta, P.Ternes, M., & Patry, M. (in press). Ascher Pacht. In P. Magaletta, M. Ternes, & M. Patry (Eds.) The History and Future of Correctional Psychology. New York: Springer.

McArthur, J., McPhee, P. Ternes, M. (in press). Marguerite Warren. In P. Magaletta, M. Ternes, & M. Patry (Eds.) The History and Future of Correctional Psychology. New York: Springer.

Bruce, A., McArthur, J., & Ternes, M. (2023). Donald G. Dutton. In T. K. Shackelford (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence. Springer Nature Switzerland.

Dufour, G.., Gerhardt, E., McArthur, J., & Ternes, M. (2023). Help-seeking behavior and Domestic Violence. In T. K. Shackelford (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence. Springer Nature Switzerland.

Lowe, K., Dufour, G., Ternes, M., Stinson, V., & Giesbrecht, C. (2023). Clare's Law. In T. K. Shackelford (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence. Springer Nature Switzerland.

McArthur, J., Corbett, M., & Ternes, M. (2023). Intimate partner violence and adolescence. In T. K. Shackelford (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence. Springer Nature Switzerland.

Smith, S. M., Ternes, M., Stephens, S., & Carter-Rogers, K. (2019). Psychology and the law in Canada. In M. Norris (Ed.), Applications of and careers in the psychological sciences. Kingston, ON: eCampus Ontario. Licensed under CC BY NC 4.0.

Ternes, M., Zapf, P. A., Cox, D. N., Gagnon, N. C., & Roesch, R. (2018). Psychological Perspectives on Criminality. In R. Linden (Ed.) Criminology: A Canadian Perspective. Toronto, ON: Nelson.

Ternes, M., Goodwin, S., & Hyland, K. (2018). Substance Use Disorders in Correctional Populations. In M. Ternes, P. Magaletta, & M. Patry (Eds.) The Practice of Correctional Psychology. New York, NY: Springer.

Griesel, D, Ternes, M., Schraml, D., Cooper, B. S., &. Yuille, J. C. (2013). The ABCs of CBCA: Verbal credibility assessment in practice. In B. S. Cooper, D. Griesel, & M. Ternes (Eds.) Applied Issues in investigative interviewing, eyewitness memory, and credibility assessment. New York: Springer.


Government / Organizational Reports:

Research Reports:

Faitakis, M., Ternes, M., & Patry, M. (2021, July). Evaluation of the Trauma Informed Parenting Support (TIPS) Program. Report to Family Services of Eastern Nova Scotia.

Ternes, M. & Patry, M. (2021, April). Discharge Planning and Community-Based Services: What works in Canadian Community Corrections? Report to Public Safety Canada.

Shaw, S., Ternes, M., & Patry, M. (2019, February). Halifax Regional Police: Fair & Impartial Policing Training Process Evaluation. Report to the Halifax Regional Police Department.

Ternes, M., & Patry, M. W. (2017, June). Process Evaluation of the First Halifax Regional Police Voluntary Surrender Day. Report to the Halifax Regional Police Department.

Scott, T. L. & Ternes, M. (2016). Assessing the impact of working in the corrections environment on staff: A literature review (R-377). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Helmus, L., & Ternes, M. (2015). Temporary absences reduce unemployment and returns to custody for women offenders (R-354). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Helmus, L., & Ternes, M. (2015). Who gets temporary absences and work releases? A Profile (R-351). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Helmus, L., & Ternes, M. (2015). The Impact of Temporary Absences and Work Releases on Community Outcomes (R-350). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Ternes, M., Helmus, L., & Forrester, T. 2015). Temporary absences and work releases: Characteristics and patterns of use (R-348). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Richer, I., Lemelin, M., & Ternes, M. (2014). Distinguishing characteristics of substance abuse program completers and non-completers (R-326). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Cheverie, M., Ternes, M., & Farrell MacDonald, S. (2014). Characteristics and institutional adjustment among drug and alcohol abusers (R-299). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Doherty, S., Ternes, M., & Matheson, F. (2014). An examination of the effectiveness of the National Substance Abuse Program High Intensity (NSAP-H) on institutional adjustment and post-release outcomes (R-290). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Ternes, M., Doherty, S., & Matheson, F. (2014). An examination of the effectiveness of the National Substance Abuse Program Moderate Intensity (NSAP-M) on institutional adjustment and post-release outcomes (R-291). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Research Summaries:

Gobeil, R., Keown, L. -A., Gileno, J., Cousineau, C., Farrell MacDonald, S., & Ternes, M. (2014). Reintegration Potential Ratings: Examination of Overrides (RS 14-10). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Ternes, M., & MacPherson, P. (2014). Urinalysis results from the 2012/13 fiscal year (RS 14-05). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Ternes, M., & Johnson, S. (2014). Substance abuse problem severity, treatment readiness, and response bias among incarcerated male offenders (RS 13-05). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Mullins, P., Ternes, M., & Farrell MacDonald, S. (2013). Substance use on day of offence in a sample of male federal offenders (RS 13-01). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Ternes, M., & Johnson, S. (2011). Linking type of substance used and type of crime in male offenders (RS 11-05). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Ternes, M., Johnson, S., & Weekes, J. (2011). The validity of self-reported drug use with male offenders (RS 11-06). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Farrell MacDonald, S., Mullins, P., & Ternes, M. (2011). Offender satisfaction with the Computerized Assessment of Substance Abuse (CASA) (RS 11-03). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Farrell, S., Ross, J., Ternes, M., & Kunic, D. (2010). Prevalence of injection drug use among male offenders (RS 10-02). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.

Weekes, J., Moser, A., Ternes, M., & Kunic, D. (2009). Substance abuse in male offenders (RS 09-02). Ottawa, ON: Correctional Service Canada.


Selected Peer-reviewed Conference Presentations:

Bruce, A., & Ternes, M. (June, 2023). Racial and political bias in parole decision-making. Paper presented at North America Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology's 5th conference (N5). Toronto, ON.

McArthur, J., Blais, J., & Ternes, M. (June, 2023). Attitudes and norms predict help-seeking behaviour following digital dating abuse victimization. Paper presented at North America Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology's 5th conference (N5). Toronto, ON.

McArthur, J., Blais, J., & Ternes, M. (June, 2023). Coerced sexting in committed relationships: Insights from a socio-cognitive perspective. Paper presented at North America Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology's 5th conference (N5). Toronto, ON.

McPhee, P., Monaghan, J., & Ternes, M. (June, 2023). Investigating the relationship between the Canadian public's knowledge and stigma toward individuals who have committed a sexual offence. Paper presented at Canadian Psychology Society's annual convention. Toronto, ON.

Monaghan, J., Lowe, K., Dufour, G., Ternes, M., & Stinson, V. (June, 2023). Trust in police, victim blame attitudes, and lived experience with violence as predictors of perceptions of Clare's Law in a Canadian sample. Paper presented at Canadian Psychology Society's annual convention. Toronto, ON.

McArthur, J., Ryan, R., Whynott, T., Lowe, K., Mason, L., Ternes, M., & Stinson, V. (March, 2023). Rethinking justice: The merits and limitations of Nova Scotia Courts' response to COVID-19. Paper presented at American Psychology-Law Society's annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

McArthur, J., Ternes, M., & Stinson, V. (March, 2023). Evaluating the effect of judicial warnings regarding unsavoury witnesses on juror decision-making: A glimpse into the efficacy of the Vetrovec warning. Paper presented at American Psychology-Law Society's annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

McPhee, P., McArthur, J., & Ternes, M. (March, 2023). The Art of Deception: Investigating the role of HEXACO dimensions on perceived acceptability and likelihood of lying. Paper presented at American Psychology-Law Society's annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

McPhee, P., & Ternes, M. (March, 2023). Judging our judges: Assessing the methodology behind deception detection in court. Paper presented at American Psychology-Law Society's annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Williams, S., Patry, M., Ternes, M., & Magaletta, P. (March, 2023). Research access in correctional facilities. Paper presented at American Psychology-Law Society's annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Corbett, M., & Ternes, M. (February, 2023). "Mama I'm in love with a criminal": Predictors of romantic interest in justice-involved men. Paper presented at 3rd annual Canadian Forensic Psychology Virtual Conference.

McPhee, P., McArthur, J., & Ternes, M. (February, 2023). Examining the relationship between Dark Triad traits with propensity to lie and ease of lying in various contexts. Paper presented at 3rd annual Canadian Forensic Psychology Virtual Conference.

Conrad, J., & Ternes, M. (October, 2022). An honest dilemma: Exploring relationships between empathy, personality, and prosocial lying. Paper presented at Decepticon 2022 (Online).

McArthur, J., Dunsworth, Z., & Ternes, M. (October, 2022). Online identity-based deception: An examination of personality and motivations for lying online. Paper presented at Decepticon 2022 (Online).

McPhee, P., & Ternes, M. (October, 2022). Credibility in the courtroom: A standardized procedure or a guessing game? Paper presented at Decepticon 2022 (Online).

Ternes, M., McArthur, J., Bruce, A., Corbett, M., Gerhardt, E., MacNeill, T., & Mansvelt, J. (October, 2022). Conducting high stakes deception research in a virtual environment: Adapting in-person methodologies for a virtual world. Paper presented at Decepticon 2022 (Online).

Abo Zeidan, L., McArthur, J., & Ternes, M. (July, 2022). "Cash me online": The relationship between psychopathic personality traits and cyberbullying. Poster presented at the International Society for Research on Aggression annual conference, Ottawa, ON.

Cameron, S., Ternes, M., & Cooper, B. (July, 2022). Instrumental versus hostile aggression and psychopathy in violent offenders. Paper presented at the International Society for Research on Aggression annual conference, Ottawa, ON.

Bruce, A., Ternes, M., & Cooper (July, 2022). Who do psychopaths target? Exploring psychopathy and victim sex, relationship with victim, and use of weapon in instrumental and reactive violence. Poster presented at the International Society for Research on Aggression annual conference, Ottawa, ON.

McArthur, J., & Ternes, M. (July, 2022). Understanding motives for emerging adults' perpetration of digital dating abuse. Paper presented at the International Society for Research on Aggression annual conference, Ottawa, ON.

McArthur, J., Blais, J., & Ternes, M. (July, 2022). Understanding digital dating abuse: An application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Paper presented at the International Society for Research on Aggression annual conference, Ottawa, ON.

Dufour, G., Lowe, K., Ternes, M., & Stinson, V. (June, 2022). What do I do with this information? Canadians' opinions on Clare's Law in reducing domestic violence. Paper presented at the Canadian Psychology Association's annual conference, Calgary, AB.

McVarnock, A. M., Closson, L. M., Ternes, M., & Cole, N. (June, 2022). Service quality, resilience, and social-emotional competence at Leave Out Violence Nova Scotia. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychology Association's annual conference, Calgary, AB.

Lowe, K., Dufour, G., Ternes, M., & Stinson, V. (February, 2022). Does it help or hurt? Canadians' opinions on Clare's Law as a mechanism for reducing domestic violence. Paper presented at the 2nd Canadian Forensic Psychology Virtual Conference.

McArthur, J., Blais, J., Ternes, M. (February, 2022). Tainted love in the digital age: Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour to explain digital dating abuse. Paper presented at the 2nd Canadian Forensic Psychology Virtual Conference.

McArthur, J., Bourgeois, C., & Ternes, M. (February, 2022). 'A harmful truth is better than a useful lie': How individual differences influence the acceptability and likelihood of lying. Paper presented at the 2nd Canadian Forensic Psychology Virtual Conference.

McArthur, J., Dunsworth, Z., & Ternes, M. (February, 2022). World Wide Web of Lies: Personality traits associated with identity-based deception. Paper presented at the 2nd Canadian Forensic Psychology Virtual Conference.

Kilger, M., & Ternes, M. (September, 2021). Distinguishing truth from falsehood: High stakes deception detection among suspect populations. Paper presented at the International Investigative Interviewing Reserach Group Virtual Conference.

McArthur, J., Bourgeois, C., McInnis, A., & Ternes, M. (September, 2021). Credibility behind the mask. Paper presented at the International Investigative Interviewing Reserach Group Virtual Conference.

McArthur, J., Patry, M., & Ternes, M. (September, 2021). Exploring silence in the interrogation room: A qualitative approach. Paper presented at the International Investigative Interviewing Reserach Group Virtual Conference.

Parsons, K., & Ternes, M. (August, 2021). Experiences in the Foster Care System and Criminality in Women. Paper presented at the virtual European Association of Psychology and Law annual conference.

McArthur, J., Bourgeois, C., Jarvis, R., & Ternes, M. (June, 2021). "I would never lie about that!": HEXACO personality correlates of lying frequency and motivations. Poster presented at Canadian Psychology Association's annual conference, virtual.

MacNeill, & Ternes, M. (June, 2021). An investigation of trauma, PTSD symptoms, and substance use and their influence on criminality among women with criminal histories. Paper presented at International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services virtual conference.

Dufour, G., McArthur, J., Staley, M., Ternes, M., & Stinson, V. (March, 2021). Victim's gender, victim impact statements, and sentencing outcomes. Poster presented at 2021 Virtual Poster Session of American Psychology-Law Society.

Fitzgerald, B., Goodwin, S., & Ternes, M. (March, 2021). Exploring the relationship between episodic memory and emotional trauma. Poster presented at 2021 Virtual Poster Session of American Psychology-Law Society.

Hopper, N., Dufour, G., Lowe, K., Gherman, A., Mason, L., Ternes, M., & Stinson, V. (March, 2021). You can't always get what you want: Victim impact statements and offender remorse. Poster presented at 2021 Virtual Poster Session of American Psychology-Law Society.

McArthur, J., & Ternes, M. (March, 2021). Can we trust 'em? How ethnicity and SES influence alibi believability. Poster presented at 2021 Virtual Poster Session of American Psychology-Law Society.

McArthur, J., Ternes, M., & Patry, M. (September, 2020). Silence in the interrogation room: How investigators influence an accused's decision to waive the right to silence. Paper presented at Canadian Psychology Virtual Fall Conference.

Dufour, G., Faitakis, M., Gaba, P., Tekchandani, M., Shaw, J., Ternes, M., & Stinson, V. (March, 2020). Victim impact statements in Canada: An archival analysis of sentencing rulings. In E. Maeder (discussant) Victim Impact Statements: Perspectives from crime victims, the bench, and beyond. Paper presented at American Psychology-Law Society annual conference, New Orleans, LA.

LePage, K., Stinson, V., & Ternes, M. (March, 2020). Canadian victim impact statements: Perspectives from crime victims, victim service workers, and legal professionals. In E. Maeder (discussant) Victim Impact Statements: Perspectives from crime victims, the bench, and beyond. Paper presented at American Psychology-Law Society annual conference, New Orleans, LA.

Ternes, M., Jones, H., Webb, S., Stinson, V., & Peace, K. (March, 2020). Victim impact statements: Examining the influence of emotionality and medium of the statement. In E. Maeder (discussant) Victim Impact Statements: Perspectives from crime victims, the bench, and beyond. Paper presented at American Psychology-Law Society annual conference, New Orleans, LA.

Swanek, J., Rogers, J., Omar, H., Ternes, M., & Peace, K. (March, 2020). Emotional expectations: Extralegal factors influencing the impact of victim impact statements. In E. Maeder (discussant) Victim Impact Statements: Perspectives from crime victims, the bench, and beyond. Paper presented at American Psychology-Law Society annual conference, New Orleans, LA.

Parsons, K., & Ternes, M. (March, 2020). Student perception of risk and patterns of substance use pre and post legalization of cannabis. Poster presented at American Psychology-Law Society annual conference, New Orleans, LA.

Ternes, M., McArthur, J., & Stinson, V. (March, 2020). Credibility, verdict outcomes, & jailhouse informants: The utility of the Vetrovec warning. Poster presented at American Psychology-Law Society annual conference, New Orleans, LA.

Hyland, K., & Ternes, M. (June, 2019). An Investigation of Alternative Questions. Paper presented at International Investigative Interviewing Research Group conference, Stavern, Norway.

Ternes, M., McInnis, A., Sodero, L., Ritchie, J., & Goodwin, S. (June, 2019). What do you do to appear credible? Exploring deception strategies across three contexts. Paper presented at International Investigative Interviewing Research Group conference, Stavern, Norway.

Kibets, A., Hyland, K., & Ternes, M. (June, 2019). Cheating in the laboratory: Examining its association with academic cheating, compliance, and psychopathy. Paper presented at North American Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology Conference, Halifax, NS.

Bourgeois, C., Smithers, P., Buffett, T., Ternes, M., & Stinson, V. (May, 2019). The Readability and Grade Level Proficiency Ratings of Victim Impact Statement Forms across Canada. Poster presented at North American Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology Conference, Halifax, NS.

Hyland, K., Ternes, M., & Patry, M. (May, 2019). An examination of alternative questions in police interrogations. Poster presented at North American Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology Conference, Halifax, NS.

Shaw, S., Ternes, M., & Patry, M. (May, 2019). A Process Evaluation of the Fair and Impartial Policing Program with Halifax Regional Police. Poster presented at North American Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology Conference, Halifax, NS.

Cole, N., McVarnock, A., Closson, L., & Ternes, M. (June, 2019). Learning to Love: Youth Perceptions of the Benefits of Interpersonal Support within LOVE Nova Scotia. Poster presented at Canadian Psychological Association’s annual convention, Halifax, NS.

McInnis, A., & Ternes, M. (June, 2019). Strategies of deception and detection for academic excuses. Poster presented at Canadian Psychological Association’s annual convention, Halifax, NS.

Webb, S., Bourgeois, C., Smithers, P., Reid, G., Ternes, M., & Stinson, V. (June, 2019). Victim impact statements in Canada: Three experiments examine sentencing-related outcomes. In M. Ternes (moderator) Victim impact statements in Canada: Giving victims a voice? Paper presented at North American Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology Conference, Halifax, NS

Parsons, K., & Ternes, M. (May, 2018). Perceptions of Risk and Patterns of Substance Use in a University Population. Poster presented at 29th Annual Atlantic Crime Prevention Conference, Saint John, NB.

Ternes, M., Griesel, D., & Cooper, B. S. (March, 2018). Encoding violence under the influence: The impact of alcohol and drug use on perpetrators’ memories. Paper presented at American Psychology-Law Society Conference (AP-LS), Memphis, Tennessee.

Goodwin, S., Sodero, L., & Ternes, M. (April, 2017). Verbal credibility in emotionally negative events. Paper presented at Forensic Psychology in Canada Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.

Hill, T., Ritchie, J., Sodero, L., Ripley, F., & Ternes, M. (April, 2017). Exploring nonverbal indicators of deception. Paper presented at Forensic Psychology in Canada Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.

Johnson, R., & Ternes, M. (April, 2017). Skepticism and detecting deception. Paper presented at Forensic Psychology in Canada Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.

Ternes, M., Ripley, F. A., Ritchie, J., & Sodero, L. (April, 2017). Strategies Used for Deception and Deception Detection. Paper presented at Forensic Psychology in Canada Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.

LaPierre, A., & Ternes, M. (March, 2017). Predictors of Institutional Adjustment in Incarcerated Offenders: A Comprehensive Review of the Extant Literature. Poster presented at American Psychology-Law Society, Seattle, WA.

Ritchie, J., & Ternes, M. (March, 2016). Adverse childhood experiences and current living experiences on substance misuse in a university population. Poster presented at Crossroads Conference, Halifax, NS.

Ternes, M., Cooper, B. S., Griesel, D., & Yuille, J. C. (March, 2016). Perpetrating Violence and Experiencing Trauma: A Within-Participants Comparison of PTSD Symptoms in Male Offenders. Paper presented at American Psychology-Law Society Conference (AP-LS), Atlanta, Georgia.

Ternes, M., Butts, M., Foellmi, M., Griesel, D., Cooper, B., & Yuille, J. C. (June, 2015). Remembering Perpetrated Violence: Investigating the Quantity of Details in Incarcerated Violent Offenders' Accounts of Instrumental and Reactive Violence. Poster presented at North American Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Ternes, M., & Richer, I. (June, 2015). Characteristics of Substance Abuse Program Non-Completers among Canadian Federally-Sentenced Offenders. Poster presented at North American Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Brands, B., Thornton, T., Ternes, M., Cheverie, M., Thibault, K., & Moser, A. (June, 2014). Heroin and prescription opioid users: Characterization in a Canadian federal context. Paper presented at College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) annual conference, Puerto Rico.

Cheverie, M., Ternes, M., & Farrell MacDonald, S. (November, 2011). Characteristics of alcohol and drug users in correctional environments. Paper presented at Issues of Substance (IOS) conference, Vancouver, BC.

Ternes, M., Cooper, B. S., & Yuille, J. C. (March, 2010). Psychopathy and Verbal Credibility Assessment in Male Violent Offenders. Paper presented at American Psychology-Law Society (APLS) conference, Vancouver, BC.

Foellmi, M., Griesel, D., Ternes, M., Cooper, B., & Yuille, J. C. (July, 2008). The Impact of Alcohol and Drug Intoxication on Canadian Perpetrators' Memories of Violent Crimes. Poster presented at 2008 International Conference of Psychology, Berlin, Germany.

Ternes, M., Cooper, B. S., & Yuille, J. C. (June, 2008). A Comparison of the Credibility of Incarcerated Violent Offenders' Accounts of Instrumental vs. Reactive Violence. Poster presented at 2008 Annual Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association, Halifax, NS.

Ternes, M., & Griesel, D. (July, 2007). Memory and Credibility in Adult Victims and Offenders of Violent Crime. Paper presented at Applied Issues in Eyewitness Memory, Credibility Assessment, and Investigative Interviewing: A Festschrift in Honor of Dr. John C. Yuille, Vancouver, BC.

Cooper, B. S., Ternes, M., Griesel, D., Viljoen, S., & Yuille, J. C. (June, 2007). An Examination of the Credibility of Canadian Offenders' Accounts of Instrumental and Reactive Homicides. Paper presented at the 30th International Congress on Law and Mental Health, Padua, Italy.

Ternes, M., Cooper, B. S., Griesel, D., & Yuille, J. C. (March, 2007). Verbal Credibility in Male Offenders’ Memories for Violent Crime. Paper presented at the 4th Annual Forensic Psychiatry Conference: Mental Health and the Justice System Across the Lifespan, Victoria, BC.

Rodgers, M. & Yuille, J.C. (March, 2006). Eyewitness Memory in Developmentally Delayed Adults. Paper presented at American Psychology - Law Society (APLS) conference, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Rodgers, M., Cooper, B.S., Kendrick, K., Greaves, C., Griesel, D., & Yuille, J.C. (May, 2003). Memory and dissociation in victims and offenders. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association's 83rd Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia.