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Dr. Michael Pittaro is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice with American Military University. Before pursuing a career in higher education, Dr. Pittaro worked in corrections administration; has served as the Executive Director of an outpatient drug and alcohol facility; and as Executive Director of a crime prevention agency. He has been teaching for the past 19 years while also serving internationally as an author, editor, and subject matter expert. Dr. Pittaro holds a BS in Criminal Justice; an MPA in Public Administration; and a PhD in criminal justice.

Dr. Michele Mahr, who has a PhD in Rehabilitation Psychology, wrote this book to resonate with her tenacious dedication within the rehabilitation counseling discipline to assist individuals with disabilities. This textbook has the most recent evidence-based literature as well as current trends related to mindfulness and positive psychology. Dr. Mahr brings forth the importance and heightened awareness of how multicultural and societal factors often impact an individual’s wellbeing in today’s ever-changing and evolving society. Lastly, Dr.

Stephanie Mitelman is Part Time Faculty at Concordia University for the past 18 years, where she teaches courses on sexuality, diversity, relationships, communication, and family life education.

She is a Member of the Order of Sexologists of Quebec, a Certified Sexuality Educator, and a Certified Family Life Educator.

She is one of the founding members of the Sexual Health Network of Quebec (formerly Planned Parenthood of Montreal), and is the Chair of Mobilization for the Concordia Union Part Time Association.

Katja Kathol is a graduate student at McGill University in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology. Her research is focused on inclusive sexual education and how this can impact the social and emotional well-being of students.

Katja’s multidisciplinary undergraduate degree from McGill University in Sociology, with minors in Gender, Sexuality, Feminist and Social Justice and Communication Studies, greatly informed her commitment to intersectional education practices.