At APA, we know how important it is to root public policy in psychological science. That's why we've been raising our collective voice to advocate and act on immigration and family separation issues.
Psychological research makes it clear that we cannot tolerate policies that allow the traumatic and inhumane practice of family separation at the border. We recently issued a statement against the administration's proposal to detain migrant children beyond the 20 days allowed by current law. Our continued bipartisan efforts on Capitol Hill and with the administration to combat these practices have resulted in such publications as The Washington Post and The New York Times citing APA as an expert resource on the issue. Coverage in The New York Times includes both a storyopens in new window and an opinion pieceopens in new window that quote our statement, and an additional editorialopens in new window that cites APA as a powerful organization speaking out against these practices.
In addition to our extensive advocacy work, APA has added a direct service component to our immigration efforts. Through a partnership with Give an Houropens in new window, we're connecting psychologists interested in donating time with individuals affected by family separation. This partnership complements the work and mission of the Refugee Mental Health Resource Network, an interdivisional grant project developed by the APA divisions on trauma, the psychology of women, international psychology and pharmacotherapy.
We're not just connecting psychologists with families in need. We're also connecting psychologists with federal leaders to help inform policy through training and consultation. For example, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently reached out to APA for help shaping its policies and practices regarding immigrants. We were happy to step in and offer our expertise to help ensure that our nation's way forward with immigration is humane, responsible and evidence-based.
Together with you, our members, APA now has a three-pronged strategy of advocacy, direct service, and training and consultation around immigration that advances our mission to benefit society and improve lives through psychology. Thank you for working hard and standing with us.