Publications Listings for the Public Interest Directorate

AIDS and Psychology

American Psychological Association AIDS-Related Policy Statements. (1991-1998) Resolutions on AIDS issues approved by the Council of Representatives.

HOPE Program Brochure. Provides a description of the HIV/AIDS mental health training model and opportunities offered by the HIV Office for Psychology Education (HOPE) Program. (Available online only)
Office on AIDS Programs and Activities. Provides the mission of the Office on AIDS and a description of current office activities.

Psychology and AIDS Exchange. A newsletter designed to inform members of the AIDS Resource Network about HIV/AIDS-related activities of APA and new development in the field. Each issue contains summaries of recent research relevant to practitioners, updates on APA advocacy activities in the area of HIV/AIDS. (Available online only)

Aging and Psychology

APA Aging Issues Newsletter.
This electronic newsletter published three times yearly reports on current APA activities related to aging and provides information on national aging initiatives, publications, conference summaries, as well as general information on health, psychology and aging. (Available online only)
Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacity: A Handbook for Lawyers. (2005).
A collaborative product of the American Psychological Association and American Bar Association Working Group on Capacity Assessment in Older Adults. Although developed for lawyers, the information is very useful for psychologists and other health and social service professionals. 72 pages. (Available online only)

APA Bridging The Gap On Aging-Related Issues. (2002). Reprint: DiGilio, D. & Levitt, N. APA bridging the gap on aging-related issues. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice, 33(5), 443-445. Past and present efforts of the American Psychological Association related to aging issues are described.

Elder Abuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions. A brochure written for consumers, but useful to anyone who wants to know more about elder abuse. Includes information about types of abuse and neglect, what causes it, and where to go for help. (Available online only)

Judicial Determination of Capacity of Older Adults in Guardianship Proceedings. (2006). A collaborative product of the American Psychological Association and American Bar Association and the National College of Probate Judges, this handbook provides practical tools for capacity determination and strives to improve communication between judges and healthcare professionals. (Available online only)

Life Plan for the Life Span for Psychologists (2006).. Offers guidance and links to resources helpful in planning for legal/financial, health, psychological, social, and work life/retirement issues that often arise as people age. (Available online only)

Older Adults' Health And Age-Related Changes: Reality Versus Myth. Older Adults' Health And Age-Related Changes: Reality Versus Myth. Based on What Practitioners Should Know About Working With Older Adults, this pamphlet is intended for consumers. (Available online) PDF

Older Psychologist Survey. (1999). The findings in this report examine how older psychologist, with particular emphasis on women (age 55 and older), fare within the profession and within society. (Available online only)

Psychologists Make a Significant Difference: Psychology and Aging. (2004) This brochure outlines the research, practice and educational endeavors of geropsychologists on behalf of older adults. It describes the growing need for psychological services for older adults, explains the interface between physical and mental health care, and provides examples of the work of psychologists in fourteen areas including the treatment of anxiety disorders, health promotion, management of chronic disease, reducing incontinence and suicide prevention. 8 pages. (Available online only) PDF

Psychology and Aging Resource Guides. Web-based guides that summarize research studies and relevant books and journal articles on important topics such as Psychotherapy (2003), Depression and Suicide (2002), Insomnia (2001), Human Sexuality (2000), and Psychological Services for Long Term Care (2000). (Available online only)

Children, Youth, and Families

Annual Report of the Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. � Provides a summary of the Committee on Children, Youth, and Families' yearly activities and accomplishments. Updated annually. PDF (Available online only)

APA Policy Statements on Children, Youth, and Families. Provides text and references for APA public policy statements on children, youth, and families. Updated as new statements are adopted. (Available online only)

APA Talking Points on Children's Mental Health. (2005) These materials were developed to address policy concerns identified by the APA Task Force on Psychology's Agenda for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. They address policy implications of a broad range of children's mental health needs and issues. 5 pages. (Available online only)

APA Task Force on Psychology's Agenda for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. (2004) This report presents the implementation plan to organize and focus APA's resources to further policies, research, training, and practice as identified in the report of the APA Working Group on Children's Mental Health: APA's response to the Surgeon General's Action Agenda for Children's Mental Health. 21 pages. PDF (Available online only)

APA Working Group on Children's Mental Health: APA's Response to the Surgeon General's Action Agenda for Children's Mental Health. (2001) This report puts forward findings and recommendations important in efforts to address the crisis in children's mental health as identified in the Report of the Surgeon General's Conference on Children's Mental Health: A National Action Agenda. References are included. 39 pages. PDF (Available online only)

Addressing Missed Opportunities for Early Childhood Mental Health Interventions: Current Knowledge and Policy Implications. (2004) This report focuses on the current knowledge and gaps in understanding that must guide the needed policy directions to improve mental health service delivery in early childhood. 48 pages. PDF (Available online only)

A New Look at Adolescent Girls' Strengths and Stresses Research Agenda. (1999) This booklet was excerpted from Beyond Appearances: A New Look at Adolescent Girls published by APA Books. It provides an overview of research questions focused on the strengths, challenges, and choices with the contexts of girls' lives. 28 pages. (Available online only)

Children, Youth, and Families Activity Summary. Provides a summary of Public Interest activities focusing on children, youth, and families. Updated twice annually. PDF (Available online only)

Developing Adolescents: A Reference for Professionals . This booklet was designed to provide professionals who work with adolescents with basic information about healthy adolescent development. 47 pages. (Available online only)

Protecting Our Children from Abuse and Neglect. (1997) This public education pamphlet was written for parents, teachers, relatives, and those who care for children. It provides information on causes of child abuse and neglect, how to recognize and prevent child abuse and neglect, and what may happen to abused and neglected children. 18 pages. (Available online only)

Report of the APA Task Force on Advertising and Children. (2004) This report provides information on the psychological issues in the increasing commercialization of childhood and the psychological implications of commercialism in schools. Contains recommendations for public policy, research, applied psychology, industry practices, media literacy, and advertising and schools. 68 pages. PDF (Available online only)

Tips for Talking with Adolescents. (2004) This bookmark, excerpted from Developing Adolescents A Reference for Professionals, provides tips for talking with adolescents. Available in English and Spanish (Como Hablar con los Adolescentes.) (Available online only)

Report of the APA Working Group on Psychotropic Medications for Children and Adolescents. 2006. This report examines the current evidence base for psychopharmacological, psychosocial, and combination treatments for disorders in children and adolescents. It also reviews issues of safety and efficacy, diversity, and risk-benefit, and contains recommendations for research, education, and public policy. 246 pages. (Available online only)

Tips for Talking with Adolescents. (2004). This bookmark, excerpted from Developing Adolescents A Reference for Professionals, provides tips for talking with adolescents. Available in English and Spanish (Como Hablar con los Adolescentes.) (Available online only)

U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child Information Packet. Includes APA resolutions, American Psychologist articles and various other resources related to the U.N Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Yes�It's Normal for Adolescents to� (2004) This bookmark, excerpted from Developing Adolescents A Reference for Professionals, provides a quick reference on normal adolescent development. Available in English and Spanish (Si�Es normal que los Adolescentes) PDF (Available online only)

Disability Issues

Annual Report of the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP). A summary of major activities related to disability issues during the past year. (Available online only)

Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology Glossary. (Revised 1998) Lists examples of preferred language which describes individuals with disabilities without implying a negative judgment. Also listed are examples of negative, stereotypical, and sometimes offensive words and expressions used when referring to or discussing persons with disabilities. 4 pages.

Enhancing Your Interactions with People with Disabilities. (1999) This publication illustrates appropriate ways to reflect the increased participation of people with disabilities in society. (Available online only)

Guidelines for APA Conference Speakers. (Updated 2004) Designed to assist APA conference speakers create presentations and materials that are accessible to persons with disabilities. (Available online only)

The ADA and Internships: Your Responsibilities as Internship and Postdoctoral Agency Directors. Fact sheet discussing ADA definition of disability, reasonable accommodations, and EEOC guidelines. (Available online only)

Interviewing Applicants with Disabilities for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Internship Positions. Fact sheet offering guides and examples for interviewing candidates with disabilities. (Available online only)

Providing Reasonable Accommodations to Individuals with Disabilities in Internship Sites and Postdoctoral Internship Positions. Fact sheet discussing some of the reasonable accommodations people with disabilities may need. (Available online only)

Moving Beyond The ADA. Fact sheet discussing attitudinal barriers. (Available online only)

Resource Guide for Psychology Graduate Students With Disabilities. This pamphlet puts forth insider perspectives on critical issues and concerns that today's students with disabilities face. (Available online only)

Ethnic Minority Affairs

	Abstracts: Miniconvention on Psychology and Racism. (1997) 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.
	Annotated Bibliography on Psychology and Racism. (1997) Annotated citations from the psychological and medical literation, 1974-1996. August 1997. $5.00. (Available online only)
	2005 Annual Report of the Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA). Provides a summary of major CEMA efforts. (Available online only)
	APA Presidential Task Force on Enhancing Diversity. A report with recommendations for APA action on increasing APA's welcomeness to diverse groups and developing a conceptual model for reconciling differences between diverse groups.(Available online only)
	Biosketch and Survey for Ethnic Minority Directory and Job Bank. Information provided on this 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 "Communiqu�." The Directory may be purchased through the APA Order Department at (202) 336-5510. (Available online)
	CEMA Issues of Concerns. This is a semi-annual report that includes the minutes of the most recent meeting of the APA's Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA). `It contains various CEMA position statements.
	Directory of Ethnic Minority Professionals in Psychology. (2001) 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, universities, mental health and healthcare organizations, private industries and companies. The Directory may be purchased through the APA Order Department at (202) 336-5510.
	Diversity and Accreditation . (1997) This is a collection of 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. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. (Available online only)
	Diversity Needs of Academic Setting (DiNAS) Manual. (April 1997) Developed by Drs. Diane Adams and Victor De La Cancela for the APA National Institute of General Medical Science Project on "Expanding the pipeline for ethnic minorities in biomedical research..." The Manual includes six surveys targeted towards various campus constituencies and requesting statistical, objective, and attitudinal data. The experimental instrument enables postsecondary institutions to identify existing strengths for and barriers to diversity and effective ethnic minority recruitment, retention, and training. $5.00.
	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. (Available online only)
	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 that are used in conducting tailored searches of OEMA's database of information on over 3100 psychologists of color. Persons wishing to request mailing labels from a database search should contact the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at (202) 336-6029. A fee will be charged for ALL database searches.
	The Communique. A semi-annual news journal of APA's ethnic minority concerns. It provides a great overview of current issues and events of interest to psychologists of color. Free. (Available online)
	The English-Only Movement: Myths, Reality, and Implications for Psychology. (AP, Feb 1991, Vol. 46, No. 2, 120-130) 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.
	The Pipeline. An 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, retention and training project on "Expanding the educational pipeline for ethnic minorities in the biomedical sciences through strengthened institutional capacity."". (Available online only)
	Racism and Psychology. (1999) 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. Recommended as an excellent reading for students. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter; Bulk order - $75.00 per 100; 100 Free with qualifying racism event. (Available online)
	Visions and Transformation: The Final Report of the APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment and Retention in Psychology. (1997) This report outline the APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention, and Training (CEMRRAT) findings and development of a five-year plan to guide APA's effort in the recruitment, retention, and training area. It identifies critical components of individual and institutional behaviors that hinder and promote increased participation of ethnic minorities in psychology. $5.00. (Available online)

Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexal Concerns

	APA Policy Statements on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Concerns. Text and references of APA policy resolutions on lesbian, gay, and bisexual concerns adopted by the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives. (Available online only)
	Annual Report of the Committee on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns (CLGBC). Annual summary of major CLGBC activities during the past year. (Available online only)
	Answers to Your Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality. Public information brochure, 4 pages. (Available online only)
	A Selected Bibliography of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns in Psychology: An Affirmative Perspective. (1998) Prepared by the Committee on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns (CLGBC), under the leadership of CLGBC member Michael R. Stevenson, PhD. (Available online)
	Avoiding Heterosexual Bias in Language. (1991) Reprint of the Committee on Lesbian and Gay Concerns. (1991). Avoiding heterosexual bias in language. American Psychologist, 46(9), 973-974. (Available online)
	Avoiding Heterosexual Bias in Psychological Research. (1991) Reprint: Herek, G. M., Kimmel, D. C., Amaro, H., & Melton, G. B. (Avoiding heterosexual bias in psychological research. American Psychologist, 46(9), 957-963. (Available online)
	Amicus Brief �Andersen & Christian, et al., v. Washington State. Brief filed: February 2005. Court: Supreme Court of Washington. Issue: Whether the state may constitutionally deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples. (Available online only)
	Amicus Brief �Lawrence v. Texas. Brief filed: January 2003. Court: Supreme Court of the United States. Issue: Whether a Texas statute that makes sodomy between same-sex couples a crime is constitutional. (Available online only)
	Amicus Brief �In re. Adoption of Luke. Brief Filed: September 2001. Court: Nebraska Supreme Court. Issue: Whether second parent adoptions must be denied when the co-parents are gay or lesbian. (Available online only)
	Amicus Brief ...Boy Scouts of America & Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America v. James Dale. Brief filed: March 2000. Court: Supreme Court of the United States. Issue: Whether the recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision finding that the Boy Scouts of America organization is subject to the state's Law Against Discrimination and violated the law in expelling an assistant scoutmaster because he stated publicly that he is gay, infringed the Boy Scouts' First Amendment right to freedom of association. (Available online only)
	Amicus Brief ...Romer v. Evans. Brief filed: June 1995. Court: Supreme Court of the United States. Issue: Whether an enacted state constitutional amendment prohibiting the state and all local governmental entities from enacting, adopting, or enforcing any law or policy protecting lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals from discrimination violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment because it burdens the fundamental right of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals to seek such legal protections. (Available online only)
	Examining the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA). From the Scientists' Perspective. (1997). Considers the social science research relevant to arguments that have been offered for and against ENDA. (Available online)
	Issues in Psychotherapy With Lesbians and Gay Men: A Survey of Psychologists. (1991) Reprint: Garnets, L., Hancock, K. A., Cochran, S. D., Goodchilds, J., and Peplau, L. A.. Issues in psychotherapy with lesbians and gay men: A survey of psychologists. American Psychologist, 46(9), 964-972. (Available online)
	Just the Facts About Sexual Orientation and Youth: A Primer for Principals, Educators, and School Personnel. (1999) A publication endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Counseling Association, the American Association of School Administrators, the American Federation of Teachers, the American Psychological Association, the American School Health Association, the Interfaith Alliance Foundation, the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, and the National Education Association. (Available online only)
	Lesbian and Gay Parenting: A Resource for Psychologists.(2005) Includes a summary of research findings on lesbian mothers, gay fathers, and their children; an annotated bibliography of the published psychological literature; and additional resources relevant to lesbian and gay parenting. (Available online only)
	Lesbian Health Research. (1997) Testimony of Charlotte Patterson, PhD, on behalf of APA on Lesbian Health Research before the Committee on Lesbian Health Research Priorities, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Science. (Available online)

Professional Resources

	Americans with Disabilities ACT & How It Affects Psychologists. (1996) This pamphlet provides an overview of the ADA and its relevance to psychology and to psychologists working in a variety of settings (Available online only)
	Developing Adolescents A Reference for Professionals. (2002) This booklet provides information on normative adolescent physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral development. References are included. 41 pages. (Available online only)
	Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings. Approved as APA Policy by the APA Council of Representatives. (1994). These guidelines were drafted by the Committee on Professional Practice (COPPS), a committee of the Board of Professional Affairs (BPA), with input from the Committee on Children, Youth and Families (CYF).
	Guidelines on Multicultural Education, Training, Research, Practice, and Organizational Change for Psychologists. Approved as APA Policy by the APA Council of Representatives. (2002). To receive a copy of the Guidelines please send a self-addressed stamped, 9 1/2 X 12 1/2, postage paid envelope in the amount of $2.67, to the APA Public Interest Directorate. (Available online)
	Guidelines for Psychotherapy With Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Clients. (2000) Adopted by the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives on February 26, 2000. (Available online only)
	Guidelines for Providers of Psychological Services to Ethnic, Linguistic, and Culturally Diverse Populations. (1990) The Guidelines were developed by the Council of National Psychological Associations for the Advancement of Ethnic Minority Interests (CNPAAEMI) and consist of general principles to help psychologists in their work with ethnic, linguistic, and culturally diverse populations. These Guidelines are also offered in Portuguese and Spanish language. (Available online only)
	Guidelines for Research in Ethnic Minority Communities. (2000) This brochure is designed for the general public and grounded in psychological research to increase the precision of our understanding and language related to prejudice, racial prejudice, and racism. $10.00. (Available online)
	Lesbian and Gay Parenting: A Resource for Psychologists.(2005) Includes a summary of research findings on lesbian mothers, gay fathers, and their children; an annotated bibliography of the published psychological literature; and additional resources relevant to lesbian and gay parenting. (Available online only)
	Psychological Treatment of Ethnic Minority Populations.(2003) This document was developed by the Council of National Psychological Associations for the Advancement of Ethnic Minority Interests (CNPAAEMI), to empower ethnic minority consumers of psychological services, and to inform psychological researchers and trainers as well as those who funds and provides services, and psychological treatment of ethnic minorities. $10.00. (Available online)
	Valuing Diversity Project Final Report.(2002) This is the final report of an APA Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest (BAPPI) three year initiative (June 1999 - October 2002), funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, that sought to enhance the capacity of professional psychology to promote and support community efforts that value diversity. 22 pages. (Available online only)
	What Practitioners Should Know About Working With Older Adults. This publication is designed to give psychologists and other health care providers important information to help guide their work with older adults. (Available online only)
	Working Group on Investigation of Memories of Childhood Abuse Final Report. (1996) This report offers a clear and concrete delineation of the issues that must be faced, the knowledge that must be sought, and the differences that must reconciled for the science and profession of psychology to attend responsibly to the dilemmas posed by adult memories of childhood abuse. 240 pages. (Available online only)

Public Interest Government Relations and Advocacy

	Government Relations Office Fact Sheet. Provides an overview of the purpose and activities of the Public Policy Office.
	Report on Public Interest Advocacy Initiatives of the APA Public Interest Government Relations Office. Provides federal policy updates on various public interest areas. (Available online)
	Affirmative Action: Who Benefits?. (1999) Diversity helps to enrich the lives of all Americans in many ways, including through improved learning, better health, and safer communities. This brochure highlights a few of the benefits that can be achieved through affirmative actions.
	Hate Crimes Today: An Age-Old Foe in Modern Dress. (Revised 2005) This booklet is a joint project of the APA Public Interest Government Relations Office and Public Communications Office, in conjunction with the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. 1998, revised 2005. This booklet offers answers to frequently asked questions about hate crimes based on psychological research and makes policy recommendations.
	Can-Or Should-America Be Color-Blind? (1997) Psychological Research Reveals Fallacies in a Color-Blind Response to Racism. This booklet prepared by APA's Public Interest Government Relations 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. 8 pages.
	Advancing Psychology in the Public Interest: A Psychologist's Guide to Participation in Federal Policymaking. (Revised 2005) Prepared by APA's Public Interest Government Relations Office. This guide provides information about the legislative process and effective communications with Congress to encourage greater political participation by psychologists. 20 pages. (Available online)

Student and Faculty Resources

	Directory of Selected Scholarship, Fellowship, and Other Financial Aid Opportunities for Women and Ethnic Minorities in Psychology and Related Fields. (2005) A database providing a compilation of resources available to women and minorities seeking financial assistance. (Available online only)
	Geropsychology: It's YOUR Future. (2004) A student fact sheet that highlights opportunities for education, practice and research in geropsychology. It direct students to sources of information on graduate programs that offer specialized training and/or have strong research foci on aging, clinical psychology internships, and postdoctoral fellowships; institutions that conduct mental health and aging research; potential careers in the aging field; the types of skills and areas of focus for psychologists working with older adults; and other resources for general information on aging topics. (Available online only)
	Graduate Faculty Interested in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues. (2005) Survey results on lesbian, gay, and bisexual content in graduate department courses, research, and clinical/counseling/school training, as well as institutional climate. (Available online)
	Graduate Faculty Interested in the Psychology of Women. (2005) This on-line database enables user to search for graduate departments in psychology by state/region, alphabetically, and by departments that offer courses in the psychology of women and/or gender. (Available online only)
	How to Recruit and Hire Ethnic Minority Faculty. (1996) 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. (Available online)
	Interviewing Applicants with Disabilities for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Internship Positions. Fact sheet offering guides and examples for interviewing candidates with disabilities. (Available online)
	Model Strategies for Ethnic Minority Recruitment and Retention in Higher Education. (1999) This special section consists of all model strategies previously published in the Public Interest Directorate Office on Ethnic Minority Affairs (OEMA) Communiqu� 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. (Available online only)
	Psychology Education and Careers Guidebook #1: For High School Students of Color. (1998) This pamphlet provides advice to high school students who might be interested in pursuing education and careers in psychology. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. (Available online)
	Psychology Education and Careers Guidebook # 2: For College Students of Color. (1998) This pamphlet provides advice to college students of color interested in pursuing education and career in psychology. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. (Available online)
	Psychology Education and Careers Guidebook #3: For College Students of Color Applying to Graduate and Professional Programs. (1998) Describes the process for applying to graduate/professional education in psychology and provides great tips! First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. (Available online)
	Psychology Education and Careers Guidebook #4: Resources for Psychology Training Programs Recruiting Students of Color. (1998) The APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention, and Training in Psychology. Provides a quick guide to action in support of increased student minority recruitment and retention. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. (Available online)
	Providing Reasonable Accommodations to Individuals with Disabilities in Internship Sites and Postdoctoral Internship Positions. (1998) Fact sheet discussing reasonable accommodations. (Available online)
	Resource Guide for Psychology Graduate Students with Disabilities. (2004) Suggestions on issues related to educational training and professional development of students with disabilities. (Available online)
	Surviving and Thriving in Academia: A Guide for Women and Ethnic Minorities. (1998) This report discusses critical incidents and decisions that may confront women and ethnic minorities as they enter and progress through the academic pipeline. This extremely useful resource for early career academics was developed by the APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention, and Training in Psychology and the APA Committee on Women in Psychology. (Available online)
	Toward an Inclusive Psychology: Infusing the Introductory Psychology Textbook with Diversity Content. (2004) This booklet was prepared for those publishers, authors and teachers of introductory psychology interested in advancing psychology as in inclusive science. $10.00. (Available online)
	The ADA and Internships: Your Responsibilities as Internship and Postdoctoral Agency Directors. (1998) Fact sheet discussing ADA definition of disability, reasonable accommodations, and EEOC guidelines. (Available online)
	Valuing Diversity in Faculty: A Guide. (1996) This booklet was developed by the APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention and Training in Psychology (CEMRRAT). The document will discuss various issues related to the promotion of cultural diversity among faculty and in departments of psychology. First 5 copies free, $2.00 each thereafter. (Available online)

Violence Prevention

	ACT/PARENT PROGRAM FACILITATOR KIT in English and Spanish. The kit includes: the Facilitator manual hard copy, the ACT Parent Handbook hard copy. It also has a CD with the manual, PowerPoint slides, homework sheets, 4 fact sheets on child development and 4 on children�s challenging behaviors in typical situations, and 18 handouts for parents. In addition, the kit includes the ACT TV PSA CD and discussion guide, a poster, and one of each of the program brochure. $115
	ACT Parent Handbook. This handbook has sets of 4 fact sheets that provide basic information on child development. It also has handouts on anger management, positive discipline, media literacy, and positive ways to resolve conflicts to help parents and other caregivers to protect children from violence. In addition it has 4 fact sheets with children�s challenging behaviors in typical situations to help parents understand and respond to the behaviors. This handbook is in English and Spanish.2007. $15
	ACT Against Violence: Violence Prevention Starts Early. (2002) A short promotional CD ROM summarizing the project's training program. $10.00.
	ACT Program Implementation Handbook. (2002) The ACT Implementation Handbook CD ROM offers practical orientation designed for those implementing the ACT training program. $25.00.
	ACT Program Facilitator Beginner Manual. (June 2002) The manual CD ROM is a guide to be used by ACT-trained professionals for future training workshops; it offers transparencies, worksheets, handouts, and references on early violence prevention topics. $80.00.
	Public Service Announcement (PSA) CD ROM and the Discussion Guide. (2001) The PSA (the ACT television commercial) is a powerful reminder of the influence adults can have in young children's lives. The discussion guide offers suggestions on how trainers can stimulate thought and discussion. CD and discussion guide $10.00.
	Prevencion de Violencia Para las Familias de Niños Pequeños. (2002) � A series of four pamphlets in Spanish introduces violence prevention techniques to parents and caregivers on anger management, social problem solving, discipline, and media violence. Set of four pamphlets: $15.00 per 25 sets.
	Teach Carefully: How Understanding Child Development Can Help Prevent Violence. (2002) � A booklet for families on children's typical abilities and behaviors at different ages from 0 to 8 years old. First booklet free; Sets of 25 booklets: $15.00. (Available online)
	Understanding Child Development as a Violence Prevention Tool. (2001) � A brochure for professionals that summarizes information on children's typical abilities and behaviors at different ages from 0 to 8 years old. (Available online only)
	Violence Prevention in Early Childhood: How Teachers Can Help. (2002) The brochure introduces educators to violence prevention methods that enable young children to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for healthy inter-personal relationships. (Available online only)
	Violence Prevention for Families of Young Children. (2001) The brochure introduces violence prevention techniques to parents and caregivers of young children, 0 to 8 years old. First booklet free; Sets of 25 booklets: $10.00. (Available online)
	7 Ways to Put ACT Into ACTion. (2003) A flyer to promote the ACT Training Program that presents the program brief description and outlines ways individuals can be involved with the program. (Available online only)
	Love Doesn't Have to Hurt Teens. (1997) This poster-style brochure on teen dating violence provides information and resources for victims, aggressors, and friends. It includes discussion of issues particular to disabled youth, same-sex relationships, and cultural beliefs. (Available online only)
	Is Youth Violence Just Another Fact of Life?. (1996) This booklet summarizes psychological research into risk and protective factors that are associated with youth violence and offers policy recommendations. 12 pages. (Available online only)
	Raising Children to Resist Violence: What You Can Do. (1995) This public education brochure suggests ways that parents, family members, and others can help children learn to solve problems and deal with emotions without using violence. Developed by the APA and the American Academy of Pediatrics. 12 pages. (Available online only)

Women and Psychology

	52 Resolutions and Motions Regarding the Status of Women in Psychology: Chronicling 30 Years of Passion and Progress. (2004) This document outlines actions of APA's Council of Representatives over the past 30 years in response to the issues raised in the historic 52 demands relating to resolutions that dealt with employment, education, child and healthcare facilities, psychological theories and practice, conventions, equity in decision making, and the general status of women. (Available online only)
	If Sex Enters Into the Psychotherapy Relationship. (1989) A reprint of an article originally published by the Committee on Women in Psychology to help patients understand the impact of sex with their psychotherapist and provide information on resources available should such a relationship occur. (Available online)
	Making 'Welfare to Work' Really Work. �This is a report of the Division 35 Task Force on Women, Poverty, and Public Assistance providing information on key areas of welfare reform that should be addressed, sympathetically interpreted, or amended in the legislation current at that time in order to ensure the long-term goal of self-sufficiency for women on public assistance.
	Research Agenda for Psychosocial and Behavioral Factors in Women's Health. (1996) This report outlines research priorities pertaining to specific diseases and health practices that significantly affect women. (Available online)
	Report of the Task Force on the Changing Gender Composition of Psychology. (1995) This report describes a study that assessed the significance and implications of the increase in the number of women entering the discipline of psychology over two decades. (Available online)
	Summit on Women and Depression: Proceedings and Recommendations. (2002) � This report outlines the proceedings and recommendations resulting from the 2000 Summit, which brought together more than 35 internationally renowned experts from a variety of disciplines to provide a state-of-the-art review of research findings on women and depression, make recommendations on how these findings can be reflected in health policy and incorporated into practice, and generate a targeted research agenda on women and depression. (Available online)
	Surviving and Thriving in Academia: A Guide for Women And Ethnic Minorities (1998). 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. (Available online only)
	Understanding the Manuscript Review Process (1988)
	Women in Academe: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back. (2000) This publication considers the characteristics, roles and status of women psychologists working in academic settings and documents the continued need for improvement in women's standing in academic institutions. (Available online)
	Women Psychologists in Academe; Mixed Progress, Unwarranted Complacency. (2001) This American Psychologist article summarizes and updates the report of the Task Force on the Status of Women in Academe (APA Task Force on Women in Academe, 2000), a group established by the APA Council of Representatives "to delineate and evaluate issues associated with recruitment, retention, and progress of women psychologists throughout their careers in academe."
	Women in the American Psychological Association. (2005) This report examines the number of women in APA, their distribution across the subfields of psychology, and their representation in the APA. (Available online)
	Graduate Faculty Interested in the Psychology of Women. (Available online only)
	Internship Opportunities in the Psychology of Women. (Available online only)
	Directory of Selected Scholarship, Fellowship, and Other Financial Aid Opportunities for Women and Ethnic Minorities in Psychology and Related Fields. (Available online only)

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