University and Public Behavioral Health Organization Collaboration

Kirk Heilbrun is currently a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Drexel University, where he served as department head from 1999-2012 and 2014-2016. He is board certified in clinical psychology and in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in six divisions. He currently directs a forensic assessment clinic in the Drexel Department of Psychology and the Reentry Project, another Drexel-based project that provides pro bono assessment and treatment services to justice-involved individuals returning to the community from federal prison or under the jurisdiction of the federal mental health court.

H. Jean Wright II is Divisional Director, Behavioral Health and Justice Division (BHJD) within the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Temple University. Dr. Wright previously served as Clinical Director of the Juvenile Justice initiative, within the Philadelphia Behavioral Health System, and was the former Program Director for the city's Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) initiative. He also spends considerable time conducting seminars, workshops, and trainings on a variety of topics related to behavioral health and wellness, public health education, and trauma-informed care, for a diverse group of clientele.

Christy Giallella is the Clinical Forensic Manager with Behavioral Health and Justice Related Services of the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services. Her work seeks to improve policies and programs for justice-involved individuals with behavioral health challenges. Dr. Giallella earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in forensic psychology. Dr. Giallella has worked in a variety of community based and correctional settings with justice-involved adolescents and adults, conducting assessments and providing treatment. Her research background includes juvenile justice, forensic mental health assessment, and public policy.

David DeMatteo is a Professor of Psychology and Law at Drexel University, and Director of Drexel's JD/PhD Program in Law and Psychology. His research interests include offender diversion, psychopathic personality, and forensic mental health assessment, and his research has been funded by several federal agencies, state agencies, and private foundations. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Divisions 12 and 41), a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, and board certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He is also a former President of the American Psychology-Law Society (APA Division 41).

David Ayers
Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disSbility Services

Joshua T. Barnett
University of South Florida

Natalie Bonfine
Northeast Ohio Medical University

Richard J. Bonnie
University of Virginia School of Law and School of Medicine

Melissa Carlson
University of South Florida

Annette Christy
University of South Florida

Mary Alice Conroy
Sam Houston State University

David DeMatteo
Drexel University

Alisha Desai
Drexel University

Kelley Durham
Drexel University

Elizabeth Gale-Bentz
Drexel University

Christy Giallella
Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Naomi E. Goldstein
Drexel University

Patricia Griffin
Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania

Thomas Grisso
University of Massachusetts Medical School

Kirk Heilbrun
Drexel University

Rena Kreimer
Drexel University

Claire Lankford
Drexel University

Benjamin Locklair
Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disSbility Services

Barbara McDermott
University of California, Davis;
California Department of State Hospitals

Jeanne McPhee
Drexel University

Marie McPherson
University of South Florida

Kathleen Moore
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute;
University of South Florida

Mark R. Munetz
Northeast Ohio Medical University

Daniel C. Murrie
University of Virginia School of Law and School of Medicine

Christopher Nicastro
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

James R. P. Ogloff
Swinburne University of Technology and Forensicare

Ira K. Packer
University of Massachusetts Medical School

Victoria Pietruszka
Drexel University

Rosa Viñas Racionero
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Mario J. Scalora
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Charles Scott
University of California, Davis;

Ruth H. Simera
Northeast Ohio Medical University

Katherine Warburton />California Department of State Hospitals

H. Jean Wright II
Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Heather Zelle
University of Virginia School of Law and School of Medicine