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Kirk Heilbrun is a psychologist and professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Drexel University known for his research in the intersection of law and psychology.
He has contributed to forensic mental health assessment, risk communication, legal decision-making, social justice. He received the Distinguished Contributions to Psychology and Law Award from American Psychological Association.
Education
He earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1980. His interest in the intersection of psychology and law developed during this interdisciplinary field's formative years, necessitating a self-directed exploration of how psychological research could inform legal policy and practice.
Career
He began his career in applied settings, working in hospitals, clinics, and courtrooms to gain practical experience that informed his understanding of how psychology could be used in legal contexts. In 1995, he joined MCP Hahnemann University as a professor and co-director of the Law-Psychology Program. During this period, he also held a position as a lecturer in law at Villanova School of Law.
In 2002, Heilbrun joined Drexel University, serving as department head of psychology and later the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.
Earlier in his career, he held appointments at institutions, including the Medical College of Virginia, Florida State University, and the Florida Mental Health Institute at the University of South Florida.
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