The Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (formerly the Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns) mission is to:
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Study and evaluate on an ongoing basis how the issues and concerns of sexual orientation and gender diverse (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer [LGBTQ]) psychologists can best be dealt with.
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Encourage objective and unbiased research in areas relevant to sexual orientation and gender diverse (e.g., LBGTQ) adults and youths and the social impact of such research.
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Examine the consequences of inaccurate information and stereotypes about sexual orientation and gender diverse (e.g., LBGTQ) adults and youth in clinical practice.
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Develop educational materials for distribution to psychologists and others.
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Make recommendations regarding the integration of these issues into the APA's activities to further the cause of human rights of sexual orientation and gender diverse (e.g., LBGTQ) individuals and communities.