Karen Franklin, PhD

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• Psychopathy: NPR expert panel

  On All Things Considered, NPR’s Alix Spiegel explores the controversial PCL-R instrument, designed to ferret out psychopaths, and its great influence over one prisoner’s parole fate. Here, a panel of experts — Karen Franklin among them — debates the test’s role in the criminal justice system. Plus, Dr. Franklin reviews Jon Ronson’s new book on … Continue reading »

• Ethics and captive populations

  That’s the title of my “Ethics Corner” column in California Psychologist, discussing some of the quagmires as well as opportunities for ethical practice behind bars. I’ve also uploaded a companion resource page here on my website. Here’s the way the column starts: A recent photo in the Los Angeles Times pictured a psychologist administering therapy … Continue reading »

• John Salvi

  John Salvi III carried out two fatal attacks on Massachusetts abortion clinics in 1994. Prior to his trial, a four-day competency hearing was held. Three experts, including Dr. Phillip Resnick, testified for the defense, saying that Salvi was mentally ill and obsessed with an “international conspiracy” against Catholics. The prosecution’s expert, Dr. Joel Haycock, who … Continue reading »

• Ralph Tortorici

  The case of Ralph Tortorici provides another classic example of what happens when an incompetent defendant is allowed to stand trial. Tortorici was psychotic in 1994 when he injured a fellow student during a hostage takeover at the State University of New York. He underwent competency restoration treatment and was eventually deemed competent to stand … 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 »

• Profile

  Dr. Franklin has extensive specialized training and experience, and has been qualified as an expert in multiple jurisdictions in Washington, California, Utah, Arizona, and Alaska. Her written reports and court testimony explain the science underlying her reasoning in plain language, with the honesty and professionalism that judges and jurors respect. A licensed private investigator and … Continue reading »

• Alcohol Blackouts

  It is not uncommon for someone arrested for a serious offense to claim that he or she does not remember what happened. Often, the basis of the claimed amnesia is an “alcohol blackout.” So, how do we determine whether this claim is real or feigned? The short answer is, it is difficult to know for … 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 »

• Training & Consultation

  Dr. Franklin is available for training workshops, lectures and consultations Topics Forensic ethics Diagnostic controversies Forensic assessment Forensic psychology careers Multiple-perpetrator rape Hate crimes Past trainings Plenary address, Forensic Psychology National Conference, Australian Psychological Society, Queensland, Australia (August 2011) Full-day training, psychiatric diagnosis in forensic settings, Forensic Psychology National Conference, Australia (August 2011) Plenary address, … Continue reading »