Abstracts: Miniconvention on Psychology and Racism: Abstracts of over 100 of the papers presented at the 1997 Public Interest Miniconvention on Psychology and Racism at the APA Annual Meeting in Chicago. $5.00. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Annotated Bibliography on Psychology and Racism. Annotated citations from the psychological and medical literation, 1974-1996. August 1997. $5.00. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Annual Report of the Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA).
Provides a summary of major CEMA efforts during the past year. Free. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Biosketch and Survey for Ethnic Minority Directory and Job Bank. Information provided on this 3-page form is entered into OEMA's database and used for; a) generating the Directory of Ethnic Minority Professionals in Psychology, b) OEMA Job Bank referrals, and c) the mailing list for OEMA's semi-annual newsletter, the "Communique." The Directory may be purchased through the APA Order Department at (202) 336-5510.
CEMA Issues of Concerns. A semi-annual report that includes the minutes of the most recent meeting of APA's Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) and various CEMA position statements. Free. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Communique March 2006 I March 2006 Special Section The semi-annual newsletter of APA's Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs (OEMA). Provides a great overview of current issues and events of interest to psychologists of color. (PDF Format) July 2005 I July 2005 Special Section I January 2005 I January 2005 Special Section I July 2004 I March 2004 I March 2004 25th Anniversary I July 2003 I March 2003 I 10th Anniversary 2003 I July 2002 I March 2002 I July 2001 I February 2001 Free. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Directory of Ethnic Minority Professionals in Psychology. The Directory is an excellent resource for persons interested in reviewing statistical and demographic information on APA's members of color, recruiting psychologists of color, identifying knowledgeable experts on ethnic minority psychological research and/or services, and targeted marketing efforts to psychologists of color. The Directory has been requested and used widely by federal government agencies, colleges and universities, mental health and healthcare organizations, and private industries and companies. The Directory may be purchased through the APA Order Department at (202) 336-5510.
Directory of Selected Scholarship, Fellowship, and Other Financial Aid Opportunities for Women and Ethnic Minorities in Psychology and Related Fields A searchable database providing a compilation of resources available to women and minorities seeking financial assistance. Available online only.
Diversity and Accreditation Questions and actions program chairs and directors of clinical, counseling, and school psychology programs should consider when addressing the degree to which their program complies with accreditation Domain D: Cultural and individual differences and diversity. 1997. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Diversity Needs of Academic Setting (DiNAS) Manual. This experimental instrument enables postsecondary institutions to identify existing strengths for and barriers to diversity and effective ethnic minority recruitment, retention, and training. The Manual includes six surveys targeted towards various campus constituencies and requesting statistical, objective, and attitudinal data. April, 1997. Developed by Drs. Diane Adams and Victor De La Cancela for the APA/NIGMS Project on "Expanding the pipeline...". $10.00. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
The English-Only Movement: Myths, Reality, and Implications for Psychology. This American Psychologist reprint is an excellent review of literature on this topic. Also included is the APA Resolution on the English-Only Movement prepared by a panel of experts on English-Only legislation. (AP, Feb 1991, Vol. 46, No. 2, 120-130). Free. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Evaluation Report: The 1997 Diversity Project 2000 Summer Institute. The report describes a model mentoring and professional development project for community college students of color that is jointly funded by APA's Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs, the Center for Mental Health Services, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Provides data on the Institute's impact on students. Free. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Guidelines for Providers of Psychological Services to Ethnic, Linguistic, and Culturally Diverse Populations. The Guidelines consist of general principles to help psychologists in their work with ethnic, linguistic, and culturally diverse populations. Approved by Council in August, 1990. These Guidelines are also offered in Portuguese and Spanish language. Free. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Guidelines for Research in Ethnic Minority Communities. PDF 200KB
Developed by the national ethnic minority psychological associations, this booklet identifies unique challenges of conducting research in ethnic minority communities. $10.00; First Copy Free to APA Members. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Guidelines on Multicultural Education, Training, Research, Practice, and Organizational Change for Psychologist. Approved as APA Policy by the APA Council of Representatives, August, 2002. To receive one complimentary copy of the Guidelines please send a self-addressed stamped, 9 1/2 X 12 1/2, envelope in the amount of $2.67, to the Public Interest Directorate.
Handbook for Increasing Ethnic Minority Participation In State Psychological Associations and APA Divisions The purpose of this handbook is to encourage the creativity and goodwill that must accompany any effort to increase ethnic minority representation and participation. Free. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
How to Recruit and Hire Ethnic Minority Faculty In this booklet, the APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention and Training in Psychology (CEMRRAT) outlines key considerations and strategies for aggressive recruitment and hiring of ethnic minority persons into faculty positions. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Job Bank Request Form The Job Bank Request Form enables employers and businesses to identify a variety of characteristics of desired job candidates or markets, which are used in conducting tailored searches of OEMA's database of information on over 2600 psychologists of color. A Fee will be charged for ALL database searches. Persons wishing to request mailing labels from a database search should contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at (202) 336-6029.
Model Strategies for Ethnic Minority Recruitment and Retention in Higher Education This special section consists of all model strategies previously published in the Communiqué from 1995 - 1999. It also consists of the strategies of those three psychology departments that were the awardees of the inaugural 1999 APA Suinn Minority Achievement Award. Free. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
The Pipeline. A semi-annual newsletter that provides information on the goals and objectives, activities, and status of work related to the APA/National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) minority recruitment and retention project on "Expanding the educational pipeline for ethnic minorities in the biomedical sciences through strengthened institutional capacity". Free. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Progress Report (9/96-12/97): APA\NIGMS project on "Developing minority biomedical research talent in psychology: A collaborative and systemic approach" (Grant # 1-T36-GM-08640-01). Describes the first-year's activity of this innovative project which involves 15 post secondary institutions (i.e., community colleges, predominately minority 4-year colleges, and major research institutions) organized into five Regional Centers Of Excellence in the Recruitment, Retention and Training of Ethnic Minority Students in Psychology. Free. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.)
Psychological Treatment of Ethnic Minority Populations. PDF 609KB
This brochure was developed to empower ethnic minority consumers of psychological services and to inform psychological researchers and trainers as well as funders and providers of psychological services. $10.00; First Copy Free to APA Members. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.)
Psychology Education and Careers #1: Guidebook for High School Students of Color. This pamphlet provides advice to high school students who might be interested in pursuing education and careers in psychology. 1998. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Psychology Education and Careers #2: Guidebook for College Students of Color. This pamphlet provides advice to college students of color interested in pursuing education and career in psychology. 1998. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Psychology Education and Careers #3: Guidebook for College Students of Color Applying to Graduate and Professional Programs. Describes the process for applying to graduate/professional education in psychology and provides great tips! 1998. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Psychology Education and Careers #4: Resources for Psychology Training Programs Recruiting Students of Color. The APA Commission on Ethic Minority Recruitment, Retention, and Training in Psychology. Provides a quick guide to action in support of increased student minority recruitment and retention. 1998. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Racism and Psychology. What can psychology tell us about prejudice, discrimination, and racism. This brochure, which is designed for the general public and grounded in psychological research, seeks to increase the precision of our understanding and language related to prejudice, racial prejudice, and racism. It also provides resources and guidelines for anti-racist action. An excellent reading for students. 1999. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter, Bulk order - $75.00 per 100, 100 Free w/ qualifying racism event. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Surviving and Thriving in Academia: A Guide for Women and Ethnic Minorities. Discusses critical incidents and decisions that may confront women and ethnic minorities as they enter and progress through the academic pipeline. A wonderful resource for early career academics!! Developed jointly by the APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention and Training in Psychology, and the APA Committee on Women in Psychology. 1998. First copy free, $10.00 each thereafter. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Toward an Inclusive Psychology: Infusing the Introductory Psychology Textbook with the Diversity Content PDF 2,123KB
This booklet is for those publishers, authors and teachers of introductory psychology interested in advancing psychology as an inclusive science. $10.00; First Copy Free to APA Members.To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Valuing Diversity in Faculty: A Guide This booklet, prepared by the APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention and Training in Psychology (CEMRRAT), discusses various issues related to the promotion of cultural diversity among faculty and departments of psychology. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Visions and Transformation: The Final Report of the APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment and Retention in Psychology In this report of its findings and efforts, the APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention, and Training, identifies critical components of individual and institutional behaviors that hinder and promote increased participation of ethnic minorities in psychology. The report includes a Five Year Plan to guide APA's efforts in this area. Additional copies $10.00 each. To order contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at, (202) 336-6029.
Additional APA brochures related to Ethnic Minority Issues
Affirmative Action: Who Benefits? A Policy that Suffers an Identity Crisis. This booklet is part of the series "Clarifying the Debate: Psychology Examines the Issues." 1996, 23 pages. Based on the 1995 APA/SPSSI/SPS-EMI Congressional Briefing on Affirmative Action, this booklet summarizes psychological and social science research on affirmative action and provides policy recommendations.
Can-Or Should-America Be Color-Blind? Psychological Research Reveals Fallacies in a Color-Blind Response to Racism. 1997, 8 pages. This booklet prepared by APA's Public Policy Office reports psychological research findings presented at a Congressional briefing and addresses such topics as color-blindness, how stereotypes shape self esteem and performance, and the powerful change agent of inter-group cooperation.
Hate Crimes Today: An Age-Old Foe in Modern Dress. This booklet is a joint project of the APA Public Policy Office and Public Communications Office, in conjunction with the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. 1998, 16 pages. This booklet offers answers to frequently asked questions about hate crimes based on psychological research and makes policy recommendations.