EDI is a guiding principle in our strategic plan, because it is central to how we advance our strategic priorities. Our chief diversity officer and EDI Office catalyze our leadership and innovation in this space, but our entire organization is responsible for realizing our EDI vision and mission. Our EDI framework was collaboratively shaped by our volunteer leaders, governance, and staff and promotes shared accountability for EDI across APA. It is a foundational tool to create substantive, transformative, and sustainable change within APA, across the psychology profession, and throughout broader society.
APA views its commitments to promote human rights as integral to its mission
This commitment complements APA’s mission to advance human welfare using psychological science and evidence-based knowledge. It reflects our understanding that the psychological impacts of violence, hate, and intergenerational trauma require immediate attention and long-term support.
The Resolution on APA, Psychology, and Human Rights (2021)opens in new window states that respect for human rights is central to psychological ethics.
- Racial equity action plan
- Racial equity action plan progress and impact report
- Racial equity audit report (PDF, 1.53MB)opens in new window
- Hate, bias, and intolerance: Antisemitism
- APA activities and resources to combat anti-Arab and anti-Muslim bias
- Effective communication in the evolving policy landscape
- Accessibility and inclusion maturity model
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Diversity Matrix (PDF, 531KB)opens in new window
- APA member disability inclusion strategy forum
- Land acknowledgment
- Diversity leadership program, sponsored by Division 31opens in new window
Mission Statement
To advance EDI through psychological science that champions thought leadership, innovation and excellence.
Vision
APA strives for an accessible, equitable, and inclusive psychology that promotes human rights, fairness, and dignity for all.
Foundational documents
A framework for equity, diversity, and inclusion at APA
The EDI framework defines and conceptualizes equity, diversity, and inclusion for APA. It provides an intentional and systemic approach to infusing EDI into our work. It articulates APA’s vision to successfully integrate EDI across the organization and the discipline. This document will be ever-evolving and should be used to support the achievement of APA’s vision for EDI.
Inclusive language guide
APA has released its second edition of the APA inclusive language guide. This go-to resource aims to provide guidance on inclusive and affirming language in writing and conversation.
The second edition includes expanded definitions and revised terminology based on the latest psychological science and constructive input from subject-matter experts.
Download the Inclusive Language Guide (PDF, 900KB)opens in new window
Acknowledgments
APA would like to thank the following members of its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Collaborative for their invaluable contributions to the framework: