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The Center Collaborative

Creative Solutions in Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice

From the Oregon Center on Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice, this series shines a light on partnerships that are moving the dial, leading to better solutions and outcomes for people who may become involved with the justice system due to experiencing behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or neurocognitive concerns.

We talk with guests representing prominent voices from government, the judicial system, public safety, healthcare, and the broader community throughout metropolitan and rural parts of Oregon.

Sep 29, 2021

Judge Suzanne Chanti & Judge Nan Waller, Circuit Courts Judges and Co-chairs of the Chief Justice’s Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC) discuss:

  • Stigma, lack of resources, and the impact on procedural justice;
  • The role of a compassionate community in changing the system;
  • Building in flexibility to meet people...


Sep 15, 2021

Judge Suzanne Chanti & Judge Nan Waller, Circuit Courts Judges and Co-chairs of the Chief Justice’s Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC) discuss:

  • The definition of procedural justice, which is also known as procedural fairness;
  • The importance of slowing down and using plain language, listening, and involving...


Sep 1, 2021

Terry Schroeder, OHA Civil Commitment Coordinator within the Certification, Licensure, and Technical Assistance Department discusses:

  • Who is the examiner and what do they do in the process;
  • What the bar is for an initial commitment versus if there is expanded criteria; 
  • The nuance around if someone is willing and able...