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Committee on Children, Youth, and Families Call for Nominations for Terms Beginning in 2006
The Committee on Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) is anticipating two vacancies in 2006. CYF welcomes nominations from individuals interested in linking research and policy for children and families within APA and the profession. The Committee is particularly interested in candidates with substantial expertise and demonstrated experience in applying psychological knowledge to the well being and optimal development of children, youth, and families; and in issues advancing psychology as a science and profession in the area of promoting health and human welfare. Candidates are sought who have particular expertise in contemporary issues facing children, youth, and families, including (but not limited to) rural mental health and promoting healthy lifestyles for children, youth, and families. Candidates who have particular interest in underserved and ethnic minority populations are also particularly encouraged to apply.
Members are expected to propose and take leadership on a targeted project to be completed during their three year term on the Committee. Some examples of projects previously implemented by the Committee include immigrant children, youth, and families; school drop-out prevention; sexuality education; social practices that induce violence; psychological implications of disasters; early mental health interventions; violence against children in the family and community; training psychologists to work in the public sector; cultural competence; day care; testing; and the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the juvenile justice system. Projects have included topic specific taskforces, working groups, conferences, publications, and public policy statements.
Each candidate is asked to submit (1) a letter indicating his/her willingness to serve; (2) a brief (not more than one page) description of a project promoting the application of psychological knowledge to the well-being and optimal development of children, youth, and families (e.g., convention programs, edited books, journal articles, policy resolutions or statements), and (3) a current curriculum vita. The Committee places a priority on maintaining representation within the Committee's membership that reflects the diversity of psychology and society (e.g., ethnicity, culture, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, geographic location, and those who are employed less than full time).
The candidates selected to serve on the Committee will serve for three years and will be required to attend two Committee meetings a year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by APA, and to participate in conference calls. The successful candidate is expected to attend, if possible, the informal CYF meeting held during the APA convention at the member's own expense. In addition, members are expected to work on projects and Committee business between meetings.
Nomination material including a letter from the candidate indicating a willingness to serve, project description and a current CV must be received by Monday, August 29, 2005. Nomination material received after August 29 will be held for consideration the following year. Although it is not required, candidates may wish to have letters (not more than three) supporting their nomination submitted to the Committee. Material may be sent to CYF Nominations, c/o Trena King, Public Interest Directorate, at the APA Address, by Email or fax (202) 336-6040.
Research and Training Funding: Discussions with Representatives from Federal Agencies during the 2005 APA Annual Convention, Washington, DC
Sponsored by the APA Women's Programs Office
Thursday, August 18, 2005, 2:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington, Constitution Ballroom D
Representatives from federal agencies will provide information and answer your questions on effective grant-seeking and training opportunities. The program will begin with a brief introduction of the federal grant seeking process in general, after which participants will break into small groups with representatives from several of the following agencies chairing the discussion at designated tables:
- Centers for Disease Control
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration
- National Institute of Drug Abuse
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- National Cancer Institute
- NIH Office of Research on Women's Health
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- National Science Foundation
- National Institute of Justice
In order to get the most from this opportunity, those interested in participating should contact Sue Houston (or 202-336-6144) no later than July 18, 2005 to reserve a spot and to provide information regarding the specific agency, project, or funding idea you are interested in learning more about. Participants will be expected to bring these specific ideas or proposals if they have them.
BAPPI to Sponsor Two Symposiums at the 2005 APA Convention
The Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest (BAPPI) will sponsor two symposiums at the 2005 APA Convention. All symposiums are qualified for CE Credit. The descriptions are as follows:
Mental Healthcare and U.S. Correctional Institutions
This is a two part overarching discussion on the impact of mental health on correctional institution populations (local jails and state and federal correctional facilities) and the lack of treatment for, and consideration of, mental illness within correctional system populations. Presenters will discuss these issues paying particular attention to the impact upon public interest constituencies (aging populations, persons living with HIV/AIDS, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gays and bisexuals, ethnic minorities particularly African American and Hispanic/Latino males, children, youth and families and women). The symposium will convene psychologist and public health experts to present and discuss these issues and offer solutions and recommendations. The symposium is being sponsored by the APA Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest and co-sponsored by the APA Board of Professional Affairs and Division 18: Psychologist in Public Service.
Mental Health and U.S. Correctional Institutions: Issues, Challenges and Solutions
Cosponsor: Board of Professional Affairs (BPA)
CE Credits: 2
Allan Noonan, MD, MPH, RADM (ret) United States Public Health Service
Chair
Director, Public Health Program, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland
Kenneth Moritsugu, MD, Deputy Surgeon General
Opening Statement
John Miles, MPA
Presentation Title: “How did the Jail become the Community Mental Health Center?”
Thomas Fagan, PhD
Presentation Title: “Management and Treatment of the mentally ill within the correctional environment: Implications, Barriers, and Issues”
Joel Dvoskin, PhD
Presentation Title: “Correctional Psychology: If Not Here Where? If Not Us Who? If Not Now When?”
Mental Health and U.S. Correctional Institutions: Addressing the Needs of Diverse Populations
Cosponsored by Division 18: Psychologist in Public Service
CE Credits: 2
Allan Noonan, MD, MPH RADM (ret) USPHS
Chair
Dennis Waite, PhD
Presentation Title: Mental Health Needs of Incarcerated Juveniles – A Racial Comparison
Angela Browne, PhD
Presentation Title: What's Driving this Motor?: Mental Healthcare Issues with Incarcerated/Detained Women & Girls
Corinne Ortega, PhD
Presentation Title: Latinos in the Criminal Justice System: Towards Culturally Competent Correctional Psychology
Rebecca S. Allen, PhD
Copresenter: Laura Phillips, MA
Presentation Title: Care Alternatives in Prison Systems: Older Prisoners
Jeffrey D. Strain, MA
Presentation Title: Identifying and Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) Clients in Correctional Facilities
Older Adult Mental Health: Multicultural Infusion Into Education, Training, Research, Practice and Policy
A discussion of the consideration and infusion of cultural diversity in geropsychological research, education, training, policy, and service provision.
CE Credits: 2
Chairs: Toni C. Antonucci, Ph.D and Elizabeth M. Douvan, PhD, Collegiate Professor of Psychology and Senior Research Scientist, Institute for Social Research Life Course Development Program, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan
Martha Crowther, Ph.D., MPH
Presentation Title: "Mental Health Needs Of Ethnic Minority And Rural Elders: Research And Service Considerations."
Jennifer Manly, PhD
Presentation Title: "Deconstructing Race And Education For Research On Cognitive Aging."
Todd J. McCallum, PhD
Presentation Title: "Clinical Ethnogeropsychology: The Challenge Of Infusing Issues Of Cultural Diversity Into Research, Training, And Practice."
Susan Krauss Whitbourne, PhD
Presentation Title: "Infusing Diversity Into The Undergraduate Curriculum On Aging."
Richard Zweig, PhD
Presentation Title: "Infusing Diversity Training Into Doctoral Level Geropsychology Practica."
Discussant:
Michael Smyer, PhD, Dean and Vice President for Research, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Boston College, McGuinn Hall
CONA Hosts Conversation Hour: The Science of Successful Aging: The Road Best Traveled
Divisions are welcome to send a representative to the CONA Conversation Hour to be held during the APA Convention on Thursday, August 18th from 4:00-5:50 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel in the Constitution Ballroom D. This year's discussion will focus on CONA's latest project, The Roadmap to Aging. The project's objective is to translate the research literature into practical steps to assist young, middle-aged, and older psychologists plan for and address the challenges that often arise as people age. If your division would like to provide input, please Click here to send the name of your representative.
Call for Nominations to the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology
APA's Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP) is seeking nominations for two new members to begin three-year terms on January 1.
The Committee’s mission is to promote the:
- psychological well-being of people with disabilities
- inclusion of knowledge about disabilities and disability issues in education, training programs, policies, and professional development of psychologists
- development and implementation of psychological service delivery modes responsive to the needs of people with disabilities
- awareness of disability in psychological research as well as specific research activity in disability areas
Current CDIP activities include developing best practices in research, training, and service delivery concerning persons with disabilities; increasing the visibility of disability within APA; and addressing barriers to training encountered by students with disabilities.
CDIP seeks psychologists with disability-related academic, clinical, or research experience. The Committee strongly encourages applications from those who have a disability (visible, invisible, or due to a chronic health condition or injury) and/or those with personal experience with disability. The Committee also welcomes psychologists who are members of under-represented groups. Nominations are open to APA members who are retired or employed less than full time.
CDIP members are required to participate in annual committee meetings held in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by APA. Members are also expected to work on projects between meetings and encouraged to attend APA's Annual Convention to which attendance is not subsidized.
Nomination materials should include a current curriculum vitae and a statement of interest and qualifications. Please send materials, by the August 31, 2004 deadline, to Anju Khubchandani, Office on Disability Issues in Psychology, at the APA Address or via Email.
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