Deborah Doyle Belknap

Deborah Doyle Belknap, JD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Turock School of Arts and Sciences at Keystone College, holding dual appointments in Criminal Justice and Psychology departments. She co-founded and co-directs the Keystone College Juvenile Justice Institute. Her work focuses on trauma's impact on criminal behavior, capital punishment reforms, and legal psychology. She teaches courses including Forensic Psychology, Psychology of Trauma, and Constitutional Law.

• Education:
• B.A. in Psychology and Journalism, Penn State University
• J.D. from Catholic University of America
• Ph.D. in Psychology, Temple University

Dr. Belknap's research explores intersections between mental health and criminal justice systems, particularly capital punishment cases involving the mentally ill. She authored manuals for Philadelphia legal practitioners on appellate procedures and mental health acts. She serves on the Sexual Offense Advocate Response (S.O.A.R.) Team at Keystone College.

Her publications emphasize legal frameworks and psychological insights, with recent work addressing procedural guidelines and mental health policy applications.