Our Mission
Living in safety is a fundamental need to which every human being has the right. Mourani-Criminologie's mission is to contribute to the construction of a safer society where everyone can develop and flourish without fear. Our actions are aimed at bringing about significant changes in the lives of individuals and within communities.
Our Values
Integrity: Prioritizing transparency, ethics, and responsibility in all our actions.
Professionalism: Maintaining high standards of competence, diligence, and respect in
all our activities.
Empathy: Understanding and respecting the individual experiences and needs of the
people we accompany with compassion.
Respect: Recognizing and valuing the dignity of everyone, fostering an inclusive
environment.
Confidentiality: Ensuring the protection and confidentiality of our clients' personal
information.
Collaboration: Working in partnership with clients, communities, and professionals.
Social Commitment: Actively contributing to the construction of a more equitable and
secure society.
Our Approach
Mourani-Criminologie favors a holistic and human approach to criminology. We provide personalized and tailored support services where the safety and well-being of individuals take precedence, respecting individual journeys. Furthermore, our interventions, assessments, and solutions align with science and innovation.
Dr Maria Mourani
Dr. Maria Mourani holds a degree in clinical criminology from the University of
Montreal and a doctorate in sociology from the University of Ottawa. Recognized
for her expertise on street gangs, organized crime, human trafficking and sexual
exploitation (minor and adult), she has worked with public safety organizations
and has piloted several national security files in the Parliament of Canada. She is the sponsor of Bill C-452, an act to amend the Criminal Code to protect victims of
sexual exploitation.
Dr. Mourani has worked in a variety of professional environments, including youth
centers, Correctional Services Canada, CSST and others. This has allowed her to
intervene and accompany adult and minor clientele, including victims and
perpetrators of crime.
During her professional and academic career, she has conducted research on
criminal groups and since 2010, she has been interested in the involvement of
youth in jihadist groups. She is the author of several publications, including three
on street gangs and the Italian mafia in Montreal. Her book, Machine-Jihad. Du
désir à l'engagement : 10 jeunes lèvent le voile, was launched in Quebec and
Europe. Her latest book, Operation Scorpion. Les dessous de la plus grande
enquête sur la prostitution juvénile au Québec, was published in November
2022.
After 10 years as the Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic, she was the
Representative of the Government of Quebec at the Permanent Delegation of
Canada to UNESCO in Paris and was responsible for the issues of radicalization and
artificial intelligence.