Law and Human Behavior Call for Papers: Justice, Legitimacy, and Technology

Law and Human Behavior is a multidisciplinary forum for manuscripts examining the interface between human behavior and the law, the legal system, and the legal process. Although pure legal analysis falls outside the scope of the journal, Law and Human Behavior publishes compelling conceptual (methodological and theoretical) and empirical papers, and strongly encourages authors to situate their research within the context of the law and discuss implications for criminal justice and/or legal policies and practice. This includes the journal’s requirement that all manuscripts include a public significance statement upfront.

Law and Human Behavior is soliciting submissions for a forthcoming special issue on Justice, Legitimacy, and Technology. The power of government institutions depends crucially on the belief that these institutions deserve the public’s respect and deference. One important pillar of institutional legitimacy is the public’s belief that courts, the police, and other governmental bodies follow fair procedures to arrive at fair decisions. Little is known, however, about how recent election disputes; controversial Supreme Court decisions; debates over diversity, equity, and inclusion; and rapid technological advancements affect the public’s belief that government institutions operate in just ways—including with respect to due process, procedural justice, distributive justice, and treating persons with dignity. For more information about contributing to this special issue: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/lhb/justice-legitimacy-technology

Scientific Review Paper on "Major Mental Illness and Violent Behavior" available for member review and feedback

The AP-LS Scientific Review Paper on "Major Mental Illness and Violent Behavior" is available now. Members are encouraged to read the draft of this scientific review paper.

The draft can be found on the AP-LS Members Center page. To view the paper, follow these two steps:

1. Click this link and log in with your username and password: https://apls.memberclicks.net/ap-ls-member-center

2. Scroll down to the "Resources" heading, and the Scientific Review Paper is there under Resources, labeled "APLS Mental Illness and Violence Scientific Review Paper draft."

Members can provide feedback to the authors by sending an email to: APLSviolenceSRP@gmail.com. Comments received by April 30, 2024 will be considered for a subsequent draft of the paper.

Questions or comments on the process of developing an AP-LS Scientific Review Paper may addressed to the Chair of the Scientific Review Paper Committee, Dr. Lindsay Malloy: lindsay.malloy@ontariotechu.ca

Upcoming Webinar: Basic Ground Rules for Forensic Private Practice

The AP-LS Practice Committee is excited to announce an upcoming webinar series that will focus on the development and maintenance of a forensic practice. The series is geared toward practitioners who have an interest in either starting a practice or overcoming challenges in an existing practice.

Participants will gain insight from panelists who have established different types of private practices in the field, covering a range of types of forensic treatment and assessment. Topics will range from types of practices, nuts and bolts of establishing a practice (e.g., billing, contracts), securing a client base, and navigating challenges. Please join us for Part 1 of the series to be held on April 25, 2024 at 12pm PST/3pm EST: Basic Ground Rules for Forensic Private Practice.

Individuals who are not members of AP-LS are welcomed to join. Click HERE for further details and the meeting link.

APA Council Meeting: February 22-24, 2024

Town Halls

Both AP-LS Council representatives virtually attended several Council town halls during the last week of January. Town halls include presentations about new business items with Q&A.

Caucuses

Both AP-LS Council representatives virtually attended numerous Council caucuses on Thursday February 15 and Friday February 16. Each caucus focused on a specific area of interest. Margaret Bull Kovera serves as Chair of the General Applied Psychology and Psychologists (GAPP) Caucus, and Jen Groscup rotated in as Secretary of GAPP. Margaret Bull Kovera also serves as Chair of Coalition for Academic, Scientific, and Applied-Research Psychology.

Click HERE for the full day-by-day schedule.

Call for Book Proposals

The American Psychology-Law Society invites proposals for new titles in its book series, which is now published by APA Books. We publish authored and edited volumes on current issues at the intersection of psychology and law. Books are typically a state of the science synthesis of a body of existing research with implications for practice and/or policy. Authors and editors should have a substantial and recent track record of publication and/or practice in psychology or law, and at least one should hold a doctorate in psychology or closely related behavioral science. If you have a proposal for a new book in the series or you would simply like more information, reach out to a member of the editorial team. We would be happy to tell you more.

The editorial board members are:

Monica Miller, Division 41 Book Series Editor (mkmiller@unr.edu)
Monique Bowen, Division 41 Book Series Associate Editor (mbowen2@antioch.edu)
Jemour Maddux, Division 41 Book Series Associate Editor (jm@rule702.com)

Executive Committee

For more information or if you wish to contact a member of the AP-LS Executive Committee, details can be found here.

Law and Human Behavior Call for Papers: Justice, Legitimacy, and Technology

Scientific Review Paper on "Major Mental Illness and Violent Behavior" available for member review and feedback

Upcoming Webinar: Basic Ground Rules for Forensic Private Practice

APA Council Meeting: February 22-24, 2024

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