Policy Statements and Resolutions Related to Children, Youth and Families

Since its inception, APA has passed several resolutions designed to promote the health, education and welfare of children, youth and families worldwide.

• Child and Adolescent Mental and Behavioral Health Resolution
  Approved by APA Council in February 2019

• Child Custody

• Corporal Punishment

• Ending Homelessness

• Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youths in the Schools

• Promotion of Healthy Active Lifestyles and Prevention of Obesity and Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviors in Children and Youth

• APA Resolution on Psychological Needs of Children Exposed to Disasters

• Immigrant Children, Youth, and Families

• United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

• The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child & Optional Protocols  

• Resolution on Psychological Issues Related to Child Abuse and Neglect

Related APA Book 

• Somebody Cares: A guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Neglect

• APA Resolution on School Dropout Prevention (PDF, 18KB)opens in new window

• Resolution on Sexuality Education (PDF, 18KB)opens in new window

• Bullying Among Children and Youth (PDF, 33KB)opens in new window

• Violence Against Children by Governments

• Resolution on Violent Video Games (PDF, 60KB)opens in new window