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Debra collins ilibrary1/27/2024 It wasn’t until the age of fifteen that she would establish domain over her own body, and stop the victimization of incest that had become her own private nightmare.ĭebra graduated from high school in 1981, and married at the age of 21. Since the age of six when she became the object of her father’s attention, she has known the shame and stigma of being a victim. Her curriculum vitae is available upon request.Writer and inspirational speaker, Debra Collins is a survivor of child sexual abuse. Collins provides individualized, thorough, and expert forensic evaluation and consultation services and communicates evaluation findings in clear, concise, and relevant terms. Collins has been recognized for contributions to the field of forensic psychology, including in:Ģ017: American Academy of Forensic Psychology, “Distinguished Contribution to Forensic Psychology.” This award is granted annually at the discretion of the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology.Ģ017: American Board of Professional Psychology Recognition of Contributions to Board Certification Process in Forensic PsychologyĢ011: American Board of Professional Psychology Recognition of Contributions to Board Certification Process in Forensic Psychologyĭr. Collins served as the Chair of the ABFP Practice Sample Review process.ĭr. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and a past member (2008 – 2017) of the Board of Directors of the American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP). She conducts professional presentations locally and nationally on topics such as competency to stand trial and insanity evaluations, ethics in forensic practice, forensic report writing and juvenile forensic evaluations. She presents annually in the Medical College of Wisconsin Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship program. She teaches on an adjunct basis at the Marquette University Law School and the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology. Collins is committed to ongoing education and professional development. WPA Interest Section of Forensic and Correctional Psychologistsĭr. Wisconsin Psychological Association (WPA) Collins maintains membership in a variety of professional organizations and associations, including: This certificate has been recognized by courts and statutes in some jurisdictions as the standard of professional competence in forensic psychology.ĭr. In 2005, she was awarded specialty board certification in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, a credential held by approximately 350 psychologists nationwide. Collins obtained specialized postdoctoral education, training, and supervision in forensic psychology with a board certified forensic psychologist. University of Hartford, Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, 1998ĭr. University of Hartford, Master of Arts, 1995 Collins’ educational accomplishments include: Not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect (“insanity”)ĭr. She has professional experience conducting a wide range of forensic evaluations, including:Ĭompetency to proceed to sentencing, trial, deposition, revocation Collins has extensive experience consulting with colleagues, attorneys, and courts. She is a licensed psychologist in Wisconsin and Michigan and routinely testifies as an expert witness. She also maintains an independent private practice through which she receives referrals from courts, defense attorneys and prosecutors to conduct forensic mental health evaluations of juveniles and adults in Wisconsin and beyond. Collins manages a large, private forensic practice which provides an extensive array of forensic assessment and treatment services through its three divisions: WFU, Outpatient Competency Restoration Program and the Juvenile Competency Remediation Program. In that capacity, she provides administrative and clinical supervision to the private court clinic in contract with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to conduct outpatient competency to stand trial evaluations for adult defendants throughout Wisconsin. Collins assumed the role of Director in 2010. After several years as the Assistant Director of WFU, Dr. (BCI) and Director of the Wisconsin Forensic Unit (WFU). Collins is the President of Behavioral Consultants, Inc.
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