State-Level LGBT Advocacy
Getting Involved
Five Myths in State, Provincial & Territorial Psychological Associations that Prevent Responsible Social Action
Division 44 Public Policy Committee
Psychologists who would like their SPTAs to be more involved or active with community or "social" issues sometimes report that their associations are reluctant to do so. The reasons given for disengagement from social issues are often based on a few key assumptions, many of which are fear-based, inaccurate or ignore contradictory information. This document debunks five of those most commonly reported myths.
Examples of State-Level Advocacy Materials
Advocacy materials from state psychological associations on sexual orientation and marriage.
Press Release: California Psychological Associaton Praises Court Decision Overturning Prop 8 (PDF, 62KB)
Minnesota Psychological Association Marriage Equality Task Force
Minnesota Psychological Association Position Statement on the Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Marriage (DOC, 28.6KB)
Position Statement Opposing Defense of Marriage Amendment (PDF, 143.8KB), North Carolina Psychological Association, Adopted September 16, 2011
Testimony before the Illinois House of Representatives in support of civil unions
Letter to the Illinois Psychological Association requesting support for civil union bill
Testimony in opposition to Ohio House bill defining marriage as between one man and one woman
Resolution adopted by the Ohio Psychological Association on sexual orientation and marriage
