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Resolutions Adopted by APA Related to Ethics and Interrogations

  • 2015 Resolutionopens in new window (PDF, 262KB)
    Resolution to Amend the 2006 and 2013 Council Resolutions to Clarify the Roles of Psychologists Related to Interrogation and Detainee Welfare in National Security Settings, to Further Implement the 2008 Petition Resolution, and to Safeguard Against Acts of Torture and Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in All Settings
  • 2013 Resolution
    Policy Related to Psychologists' Work in National Security Settings and Reaffirmation of the APA Position Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
  • 2010 Amendments to the Ethics Code
    Adds language reiterating that 'under no circumstances' may ethical standards be used to justify violating human rights.
  • Member Petition Resolution, adopted by Council February 2009
    Psychologists may not work in unlawful detention settings outside of specific roles.

Date created: 2009