Policy Statements

Association adopts resolution aimed at protecting the innocent

The APA Council of Representatives adopted a motion related to the petition resolution, which stated in part: "The APA Central Office will include in its regular reports to the Council and Board of Directors steps taken to implement the petition resolution as proposed by the advisory group in the report section entitled, 'Options for Council to Consider Related to the Implementation of the Petition Resolution.'"

In early June 2008, APA received such a petition with the required number of signatures of full members in good standing concerning the issue of whether psychologists may work in certain settings that involve the detention of individuals. In September, this measure passed by a vote of 8,792 to 6,157.

The American Psychological Association's response to the Supreme Court's decision is that the Affordable Care Act recognizes the importance of care focused on the whole person and delivered by interdisciplinary, community-based teams of health professionals, including psychologists.

The American Psychological Association expressed strong support for President Obama’s call for a society that accepts young people in their gender and sexual development, rather than rejecting them, labeling them as bad, or suggesting that they should change.

Research shows that marriage provides numerous health and wellness benefits

Association lauds congressional action as Senate votes to lift ban

Governing council issues statement at annual convention

Behavioral threat assessment identified as most effective prevention strategy