Christopher Weaver

Christopher Weaver serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Forensic Psychology Program at Palo Alto University. His professional trajectory includes foundational training at University of Louisville (Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology) followed by research and clinical appointments at University of California, San Francisco and Stanford University.

His research program bridges forensic psychology and practical law enforcement applications with core emphases on:

• Trauma and substance use dynamics in criminal offending
• Psychopathy and violence risk assessment methodologies
• PTSD assessment including dissimulation detection
• Evidence-based mental health training for police culture

Dr. Weaver actively leads a funded research initiative to enhance police-mental health interactions, resulting in professional development programs like 'Designing Mental Health Training Curricula for Police Culture'. This work demonstrates his commitment to translating academic research into operational tools that respect both psychological science and law enforcement realities, creating meaningful impact at the critical intersection of mental health services and public safety.