Karen Franklin, PhD

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• Ted Kaczynski

  Theodore Kaczynski objected to his attorneys’ strategy of using a mental illness defense at his trial, so he asked to represent himself. The court appointed Bureau of Prisons psychiatrist Sally C. Johnson, M.D. to evaluate the confessed Unabomber’s competency to stand trial. Dr. Johnson concluded that Kaczynski was competent. The news media was able to … 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)

• Media

  Commentary Frequent media commentator on forensic topics Television, radio, and video interviews Guest essays in major media outlets News coverage Hate crime research, multiple-perpetrator rape theory, and other work featured in New York Times, L.A. Times, Boston Globe, PBS, and other venues New York Times Rolling Stone CNN NPR Guardian of UK Reuters USA Today … 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 »

• 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 »

• Research & Publications

  Hate crimes – offender motivations Dr. Franklin was among the first researchers to study hate crime offenders to determine their motivations. Her findings were presented at a U.S. Congressional Briefing, featured on PBS’ documentary series Frontline, and received extensive media coverage. “Antigay behaviors by young adults: Prevalence, patterns and motivators in a noncriminal population.” Journal … Continue reading »

• Academic

  Research & Publications Teaching Media