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Public Interest Policy’s 2006 Advocacy Day
On September 28th, about two dozen members of APA’s seven public interest governance committees participated in a public interest advocacy day organized by APA’s Public Interest Policy staff. The committees included the Committee on Aging (CONA), the Committee on Children, Youth and Families (CYF), the Committee on Women in Psychology (CWP), the Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA), the Committee on Psychology and AIDS (COPA), the Committee on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns (CLGBC), and the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP). A workshop was held in the morning, which included information on current congressional activities. Members then broke into groups to discuss the status of one or two critical pieces of legislation of interest to their constituency.
Committee members met with their respective congressional offices to discuss the following issues: the Positive Aging Act, Lifespan Respite Care Act, the Ryan White Care Act, and the Children and Media Research Advancement Act. Because of the unique timing of this event, two of these bills were actually voted on the same day, and several members had the opportunity to observe the debate on the floor of the House of Representatives. The Older Americans Act and the Ryan White Care Act were passed by the House later that Day.
Psychopharmacological and Psychosocial Treatments for Children and Adolescents Examined in New Report
Now available online, The Report of the Working Group on Psychotropic Medications for Children and Adolescents examines the current evidence base for psychopharmacological, psychosocial, and combination treatments for disorders in children and adolescents, including ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, Tourettes and tic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and elimination disorders. The report also reviews issues of safety and efficacy, diversity, and risk-benefit, and contains recommendations for research, education, and public policy. The report can be accessed at www.apa.org\pi\cyf\childmeds.pdf.
2007 - Committee on Women in Psychology (CWP) Leadership Awards
The APA Committee on Women in Psychology (CWP) invites nominations for its annual Leadership Awards. These awards demonstrate CWP’s commitment to ensuring that women receive equity both within psychology and as consumers of psychological services, and that issues pertaining to women are kept at the forefront of psychological research, education, training, and practice.
Nominees will be identified as “emerging” or “distinguished” leaders in one or more areas of influence: service provision, scholarship, public interest, and service in psychology. Emerging leaders are psychologists who have received their doctorate within the past 15 years, have made a substantial contribution to women in psychology and show promise of an extensive, influential career. Distinguished leaders are psychologists who have worked for 15 years or more after receiving their doctorate. They should have a longstanding influence on women’s issues and status and should be recognized leaders in their area of expertise.
All nominations must include a brief statement of support for the nominee (500-word maximum), a current vita, and three letters of reference. Reference letters should address the nominees’ leadership activities, contributions, and scope of influence that advance knowledge for and about women, foster understanding of women’s lives, and improve the status of women and underrepresented populations of women in psychology and society.
Current CWP members, members of APA’s Board of Directors, individuals who have announced candidacy for APA President, and APA staff are not eligible. CWP members cannot make nominations. Award recipients, selected by CWP in March, will be announced at the 2007 APA Convention.
Nominations and supporting materials must be received by January 31, 2007. Send nominations materials to: Gabe Twose, Women's Programs Office, at the APA Address or via Email.
Committee On Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Concerns - 2007 Outstanding Achievement Awards
The Committee on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns (CLGBC) of the American Psychological Association annually presents one or two Outstanding Achievement Awards to recognize psychologists for significant contributions to the mission of CLGBC. This mission is to
- study and evaluate on an ongoing basis how the issues and concerns of lesbian, gay male, and bisexual psychologists can best be dealt with;
- encourage objective and unbiased research in areas relevant to lesbian, gay male, and bisexual adults and youths, and the social impact of such research;
- examine the consequences of stereotypes about lesbian, gay male, and bisexual adults and youths in clinical practice;
- develop educational materials for distribution to psychologists and others; and
- make recommendations regarding the integration of these issues into the APA's activities to further the cause of the civil and legal rights of lesbian, gay, and bisexual psychologists within the profession. (APA Association Rule 150-4).
Nominees may have made significant contributions to CLGBC's mission either through direct CLGBC service or through independent work. The contributions may be of a scientific, professional, educational, leadership, or political nature.
All nominations should include (1) a letter of nomination including a brief description of the specific achievements and contributions of the nominee (500 word maximum), (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) the names of three people who have been asked by the nominator to write reference letters. No current members of CLGBC or staff of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns Program at the time of the award are eligible for consideration. The deadline for receipt of nominations is May 1, 2007.
Prior Recipients of the CLGBC Outstanding Achievement Award
1986 - Evelyn Hooker, PhD, Stephen Morin, PhD, Anne Peplau, PhD, & George Weinberg, PhD
1987 - Kristin Hancock, PhD, & William Paul, PhD
1988 - Gerald Davison, PhD, & Alan Malyon, PhD
1989 - Laura Brown, PhD, & Douglas Kimmel, PhD
1990 - Martin Rogers, PhD
1991 - John Gonsiorek, PhD, & Barbara Sang, PhD
1992 - Gregory Herek, PhD, & Adrienne Smith, PhD
1993 - No Awards Given
1994 - Linda D. Garnets, PhD, & Eduardo S. Morales, PhD
1995- Anthony R. D'Augelli, PhD, & Patricia Hawkins, PhD
1996 - Beverly Greene, PhD, & Harold Kooden, PhD
1997 - Charlotte J. Patterson, PhD
1998 - Connie S. Chan, PhD
1999 - Oliva Espin, PhD
2000 - Catherine Acuff, PhD, & Christine M. Browning, PhD
2001 - Robin A. Buhrke, PhD, & Terry S. Gock, PhD
2002 - Douglas C. Haldeman, PhD, Howard S. Kurtzman, PhD, & Esther D. Rothblum, PhD
2003 - James M. Croteau, PhD
2004 - Susan D. Cochran, PhD, MS
2005 - Armand E. Cerbone, PhD, ABBP, & Ruth E. Fassinger, PhD
2006 - Perry H. Halkitis, PhD
Send nominations and supporting materials by mail to CLGBC Awards, Public Interest Directorate at the APA Address or Email.
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