Biography
Dr. Tracey Horton is a forensic psychologist who worked in the criminal justice system of North Carolina for fifteen years. She has treated and evaluated offenders in both community corrections and correctional institutions, investigated defendants facing felony charges, and prepared sentencing recommendations for the court, and assisted with mitigation investigations on defendants in capital murder trials. Dr. Tracey Horton has administered the forensic psychology program at Thomas College since 2010 and teaches classes in psychology, criminal behavior, and criminal justice.
Degrees
- Ph.D. in Human Services/ Criminal Justice Specialization from Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota MA in Clinical Psychology from Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina BS in Psychology from Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina
Areas of Interest & Expertise
Racial disparity in sentencing, mental health and criminal behavior, substance abuse and criminal behavior, psychological disorders.
Dissertation
“Racial Disparity in Felony Sentencing in North Carolina Following the Structured Sentencing Act”
Committee Involvement
- Current: Student Affairs Committee
- Previous Committee Service: Library Committee Faculty Affairs Committee Professional Development Committee
Campus Involvement
- Alpha Chi Honor Society, Faculty Advisor (2012-2023)
- Restorative Practices Advisory Group (2022-present)
Community Involvement
- Appointed member (2015-2022) of Maine’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Group – advises state policymakers, distributes funds to grantees, and promotes effective system-level responses in Maine’s juvenile justice system
