Public Interest
Public Interest Directorate
The APA Public Interest Directorate applies psychology to the fundamental problems of human welfare and social justice and the promotion of equitable and just treatment of all segments of society through education, training and public policy.
Programs and Services
Announcements
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Learn how the ACT program is mobilizing communities to protect youth from violence
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Public Interest Executive Director, Gwendolyn P. Keita, PhD, is on Twitter
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Guidelines for Assessment of and Intervention with Persons with Disabilities
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APA Initiatives on Immigration and Related Issues: Over a Decade of Education, Outreach and Advocacy
Public Interest Publications
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"Applying Psychological Science, Benefiting Society: Public Interest Annual Report"
2013 (PDF, 3.6MB)
2012 (PDF, 3.6MB)
2011 (PDF, 987KB) -
Second edition of the "Resource Guide for Psychology Graduate Students with Disabilities"
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Acting Boldly to Change Diet and Exercise for Kids (A.B.C.D.E.)
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Early Exposure to TV Violence Predicts Aggression in Adulthood