Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Issues

Briefing Sheets | Legislation | Official Correspondence | Testimony | Policy Statements | Related Links

  Learn about the coordinated advocacy campaign with Committee on Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Concerns

 Briefing Sheets

  APA Briefing Sheet on Same-Sex Families and Relationships (6/04)

Legislation

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007

Official Correspondence

APA Letter on Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007

Testimony

Testimony on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) (2/02)

Policy Statements

APA Supports Legalization of Same-Sex Civil Marriages and Opposes Discrimination Against Lesbian and Gay Parents
Denying same-sex couples legal access to civil marriage is discriminatory and can adversely affect the psychological, physical, social and economic well-being of gay and lesbian individuals [APA Press Release]

Read the Full-text of the Resolution on Sexual Orientation and Marriage [PDF]

Read the Full-text of the Resolution on Sexual Orientation, Parents, and Children [PDF]
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APA Council Resolutions on Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Concerns

Related Links

Information on Hate Crimes

APA Office of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns

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