Background
Belford, Raphael Quentin was born on February 28, 1933 in Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Quentin Ward and Bridget Rose (Gerchman) Belford.
Belford, Raphael Quentin was born on February 28, 1933 in Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Quentin Ward and Bridget Rose (Gerchman) Belford.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1955; Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, U. West Virginia, 1970.
Psychologist, State Correctional Institution Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 1957-1961;
director of treatment, State Correctional Institution Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 1961-1965;
psychologist, Pennsylvania Board Probation and Parole, Harrisburg, 1965-1970;
director research and special studies, Pennsylvania Board Probation and Parole, Harrisburg, 1970-1971;
deputy superintendent treatment, State Correctional Institution Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 1972-1974;
chief psychological services, Pennsylvania Department Corrections, Camp Hill, 1974-1991. Retired;
private practice, Camp Hill, since 1974. Assistant professor psychology Harrisburg Area Community College, 1971-1972.
Adjunct.prof. psychology York College of Pennsylvania, since 1992.
Fellow Pennsylvania Psychological Association. Member American Psychological Association, American Society Clinical Hypnosis, American Association Corrections Psychologists, American Correctional Association, Pennsylvania Wardens Association.
Married E. Jeanne Reichard, June 23, 1956. Children: Lisa Ann Writh, Theresa Marie Clarke.