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Call for Nominations
Task Force on the Psychosocial Effects of War on Children and Families Who are Refugees from Armed Conflicts Residing in the United States
The American Psychological Association is soliciting nominations for a Task Force on the Psychosocial Effects of War on Children and Families Who are Refugees from Armed Conflicts Residing in the United States. The Association is particularly interested in researchers, practitioners and educators who are particularly knowledgeable about the numerous factors that influence the mental health and wellbeing of this group, such as, the effects of armed conflict, the developmental level of the child, the culture of the family, and the characteristics of the community, as well as, interaction among these factors. Candidates for the task force should also be well-versed in the literature on the effects of war on children and families who are refugees in the U.S., including developmentally and culturally-appropriate practice; resilience and trauma among children at risk; culturally appropriate practices with immigrant communities; and international literature and knowledge from the areas of origin and other countries of resettlement.
Task Force members are required to attend one three-day meeting during 2008 to be held in Washington, DC, with meeting-related expenses reimbursed by APA. Members will also communicate via conference calls and email to accomplish the task force’s work.
Each candidate is asked to submit (1) a letter indicating their willingness to serve and detailing their particular expertise on the issue, and (2) a current CV, no later than Monday, April 28, 2008. Although it is not required, candidates may wish to have letters (no more than three) supporting their nomination submitted. Materials should be sent to Efua Andoh, Children, Youth, and Families Office, via email, eandoh@apa.org or fax, (202) 336-6040
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