		Table of contents Print version: page 6 Cover stories Ethical pitfalls Psychology's voice in the legislature grows Meet Bob Sternberg, APA's 2003 president Intervening before violence strikes Improving accessibility in psychology programs In this month's issue: 'A big win for psychology' A federal law steps up loan repayment, other financial benefits for psychologists. Psychology's voice grows in the legislature More representatives with psychology training have a seat in the U.S. Congress and in state legislatures nationwide. What takes precedence: HIPAA or state law? In most cases, state laws will not be preempted by HIPAA. The perils of profiling for the media Forensic psychologists speak out on the lessons learned from the Washington-area sniper case. Substance abuse services in practice PracticeNet survey offers data on treatment of clients with substance-related problems. The unexpected benefits of basic science The Monitor talks to psychologist Paul Hoffman about a study he conducted in 1965 that may have saved lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Drug abuse in the balance Researchers, regulators and drug developers met recently to assess the state-of-the-art in drug-abuse liability assessment. In search of a more perfect union APA's 2003 president brings his formidable energy and a lifetime of experience to bear on the task of unifying psychology. Intervening before violence strikes The ACT program prepares psychologists and other professionals to teach communities that violence prevention begins early in life. Improving accessibility in psychology programs There's a long way to go in building better accommodations for students with disabilities. But there's also a lot that faculty can do day-to-day to help, experts say. In the driver's seat Virtual reality offers great potential for people with disabilities. APF award recognizes innovative schizophrenia researcher Dr. Philip Holzman has received the Alexander Gralnick Research Investigator Award for his groundbreaking schizophrenia research. New Journal Editors: JPSP gets a new personality Charles Carver takes over the Personality Processes and Individual Differences section of the esteemed journal. Reflecting the family's changing nature The new editor of the Journal of Family Psychology hopes to attract a diverse range of papers. A new direction for JEP: Animal The incoming editor of the world's premier journal on animal behavior outlines his plans. Expanding assessment As the incoming editor of Psychological Assessments, Milton E. Strauss seeks to cover more innovation in psychometric methods. Making a good thing even better With two highly accomplished associate editors at her side, the new editor of Psychology and Aging seeks to publish more pioneering and cross-disciplinary research. APF award recognizes innovative schizophrenia researcher Departments Association news Classified Ads Division spotlight Judicial notebook Letters People President's column Professional point Running commentary Staff In brief Halpern elected as APA's 2004 president Spanish Supreme Court affirms equality for psychologists Brain stimulations gives rats less fear Hostility is among best predictors of heart disease in men Researching peer relations in children? Check out the SRCD preconference meeting Study explores how religion influences people's ability to cope High schools' hot topic: funding for mental health care New report encourages data archiving Institute of Medicine committee recommends overhaul of research participant protections Conference examines the future of school psychology
		Read our privacy statement and Terms of Use Cover Page for this Issue PsychNET® © 2003 American Psychological Association