Karen Franklin, PhD

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• Mike Tyson

  There are many types of competency outside of the criminal arena. Indeed, in some professions — law enforcement, medicine and commercial aviation, among others — one must also be fit (or competent) to practice. In 1998, at the behest of the Nevada Athletic Commission, Mike Tyson underwent a series of evaluations to determine whether he … Continue reading »

• Teaching

  Current position Adjunct professor California School of Professional Psychology Alliant International University San Francisco, California Current and prior courses Forensic Consultation and Expert Witnessing (current) Competency Assessment and Remediation (current) Overview of Clinical Psychology and Law Research Proposal Design Sexual Violence (upper-division and graduate course at San Francisco State University)

• Credentials

  Awards Distinguished Scientific Achievement in Psychology, California Psychological Association (2012) Harry Frank Guggenheim Dissertation Fellowship Research and Scholarship Award, Monette/Horwitz Trust Licenses Clinical Psychologist, California (PSY 16570) Clinical Psychologist, Washington (PY 2305) Licensed Private Investigator, California Education Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, San Francisco State University, Summa cum laude Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, California School … Continue reading »

• Correctional ethics

  This page was designed as a companion resource to my Ethics Corner column in the March 2011 issue of California Psychologist magazine. It provides background resources for those interested in exploring ethical conundrums in prison and jail settings. The column itself, “Ethics and Captive Populations,” is available HERE. Those who so glibly construct hurtful and … Continue reading »

• Forensic psychology career

  I often get queries from students interested in pursuing forensic psychology as a career. Here are some thoughts. Forensic psychologists are licensed clinical psychologists who specialize in applying psychological knowledge to legal matters, both in the criminal and civil arenas. Forensic psychology is an emerging sub-discipline of psychology, with its own professional organizations, training programs, … Continue reading »

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  KAREN FRANKLIN, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, an instructor at the San Francisco Bay Area campus of Alliant International University, and a member of the Ethics Committee of the California Psychological Association. She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of criminal defendants. Her research on the motivations of hate crime offenders was awarded a … Continue reading »

• Testimonials

  Dr. Franklin’s work shines…. She presents as a neutral and thoughtful professional who would win over a jury or impress a judge with her low-key but thorough approach…. Patiently translated her profession’s jargon into concepts I could understand, helping me to deal with a difficult client and situation…. Dr. Franklin is an asset to her … Continue reading »

• Clinical

  Dr. Franklin is a licensed clinical psychologist with a private clinical practice in the San Francisco Bay Area community of El Cerrito. Dr. Franklin conducts therapy with individuals, couples, and families. Therapy can be either brief (typically, 10 to 20 sessions) or longer-term, depending upon the client’s situation. She has worked with a diverse array … Continue reading »

• KAREN FRANKLIN, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area and an instructor at the California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant International University). She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of criminal defendants. Her research on the motivations of hate crime offenders was awarded a Monette/Horwitz Trust Award and a Harry … Continue reading »