Joshua Behl

Dr. Joshua Behl is an Associate Professor of Criminology and Director of Criminology at Flagler College, within the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Behavioral Sciences department. He earned his Ph.D., MA, and BA in Criminology from the University of Florida. His research bridges psychology and law, focusing on witness behavior, alibis, jury decision-making, and their real-world applications through trial consulting.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Florida (2016)
• MA, University of Florida
• BA, University of Florida

Research Interests: Dr. Behl investigates how psychological principles intersect with legal processes. Key areas include alibi validation, jury bias mitigation, and witness reliability. His work emphasizes practical implications for criminal justice systems and courtroom dynamics.

Articles Overview: Recent publications explore moral panics, jury decision-making frameworks, and methodological advancements in alibi research. Earlier work (2014) analyzed suggestive questioning's impact on alibi corroboration. These studies highlight trends in forensic psychology and criminological theory.

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advising details provided. His teaching focuses on criminal justice systems, criminological theories, and legal psychology courses.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab or team affiliations listed in available information.