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Welcome to the December 2022 American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter provides information about activities, upcoming events, and resources to connect the psychology-law community.
AP-LS aspires to excel as a valuable, effective, and influential organization advancing the science of psychology-law and the translation of psychology-law knowledge into practice and policy. |
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AP-LS Practice Committee Announces an Award to Recognize Outstanding Practitioner Mentoring for the Elimination of Racial, Ethnic and Cultural (REC) Disparities in the Field of Psychology and the Law |
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REC disparities in the criminal justice system (CJS) necessitate that practicing psychologists working in the field of psychology and the law use their knowledge and experience to combat them. Practitioners are in a unique position to offer education, assessment, intervention, and advocacy on issues of REC disparities, racism, and discrimination in the field of psychology and the law. However, a limited body of research, lack of practice guidelines on REC integration in forensic practice, and low representation of Black, Indigenous, People Of Color (BIPOC) professionals, limit such efforts. Mentorship of emerging practitioners in psychology and the law on such issues can bridge the gap of knowledge, application, and BIPOC representation in the field.
The AP-LS Practice Committee wants to recognize the substantive contributions of practitioner mentors who educate and support emerging clinicians in psychology and the law with a lens toward the elimination of REC disparities and social justice. For these purposes, we use Goldstein’s (2007) definition of the practice of psychology and the law: “The application of psychological research, theory, practice, and traditional and specialized methodology (e.g. interviewing, psychological testing, forensic assessment, and forensically relevant instruments) to provide information relevant to a legal question.”
The award for Outstanding Practitioner Mentoring to Eliminate Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural (REC) Disparities in the Field of Psychology and the Law, will be conferred on a yearly basis. The Recipient will receive a $500.00 cash award, a plaque to be presented at the annual AP-LS conference and will be featured in an AP-LS newsletter article, written by the practice committee, highlighting the recipient’s achievements and recommendations to other practitioners. Highlighting the recipient's mentorship practices and experiences can serve as a model for other professionals in the field of psychology and the law. |
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Call for Nominations |
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The Publications and Communications (P&C) Board of the American Psychological Association has opened nominations for the editorships of Clinician’s Research Digest, Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, Psychology and Aging, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory and Cognition, and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Interpersonal Relations and Group Processes. Marisol Perez, PhD, Michael Lamb, PhD, Elizabeth A.L. Stine-Morrow, PhD, Kathi A. Borden, PhD, Aaron S. Benjamin, PhD, and Colin Wayne Leach, PhD, respectively, are the incumbent editors.
Candidates should be members of APA and should be available to start receiving manuscripts in early 2024 to prepare for issues published in 2025. The APA Journals program values equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages the application of members of all groups, including women, people of color, LGBTQ psychologists, and those with disabilities, as well as candidates across all stages of their careers. Self-nominations are also encouraged.
Search chairs have been appointed as follows:
Nominate candidates through APA’s Editor Search website. Prepared statements of one page or less in support of a nominee can also be submitted by email to Jen Chase, Journal Services Associate at jchase@apa.org.
Deadline for accepting nominations is Monday, January 9, 2023, after which phase one vetting will begin. |
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Clinical and Forensic Practice |
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Dr. Jaymes Fairfax-Columbo and Dr. Alexander George Kuhl explore “The “What” and the “Why” of Adjudicative Competence Evaluations: Conceptualizing Court-Related Abilities in a Manner Accessible to Legal Professionals.” |
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TTC Committee’s Teaching and Mentoring Awards:
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Each year the AP-LS Teaching, Training, and Careers (TTC) Committee confers two awards for outstanding teaching and mentoring. These awards recognize teaching excellence in the field of psychology and law in a variety of contexts, specifically the Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring Award and the Early Career Teaching and Mentoring Award.
For more information about the awards, eligibility, and how to nominate yourself or others visit our Teaching and Mentoring Awards webpage.
This year the TTC Committee is specifically soliciting nominations for individuals from doctoral-granting or post-doctoral granting programs/departments (i.e., Category 2 Awards). Winners will be announced at the 2023 AP-LS Conference at the Marriott, Downtown, Philadelphia, PA, from March 16-18, 2023. Award recipients receive $500, a plaque at the AP-LS conference, and an opportunity to serve as a guest columnist for the AP-LS Newsletter.
Nominations are due by December 15, 2022. Nominations can be emailed to ttc@apls.org. |
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Call for Submissions |
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5th North American Correctional & Criminal Justice Psychology Conference June 23-25, 2023 | Toronto, Canada
Call for submissions: Posters, 5-minute snapshot, 12-minute talk, conversation session, theory review, and panel discussion/symposium! Deadline for submissions is Dec. 14. 2022. |
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Call for Applications 2023 |
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The AP-LS BROADENING REPRESENTATION INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, AND GLOBAL EQUITY or BRIDGE Committee is seeking applicants for two award programs. As part of the BRIDGE Committee initiative to increase diversity within AP-LS, and the profession as a whole, these award programs support research for undergraduate and graduate students. Please take a few minutes to review the program descriptions below and consider if you or any students you know might be eligible, and encourage them to apply. Also, please feel free to forward this information to any colleagues who might be interested in these award programs. Award submissions will be accepted starting September 15, 2022 through January 15, 2023. Recipients will be announced in February 2023. |
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Access Path to Psychology and Law Experience Program |
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The purpose of the Access Path to Psychology and Law Experience (AP) Program is to increase diversity within psychology and law by increasing the pipeline of competitive graduate school applicants from groups that currently are underrepresented in the field, including racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, LGBT individuals, and disabled students. AP is designed to encourage faculty members to recruit students from underrepresented groups into their research labs. It provides financial support for the students to obtain meaningful research experience and attend the AP-LS conference as well as other opportunities for mentoring and development. It is the intention of the BRIDGE Committee that many of the students in the AP program will apply for graduate training related to psychology and law and ultimately become professionals in the field. The AP program primarily targets undergraduate students, but students from terminal master’s degree programs will also be considered. Award submissions will be accepted starting September 15, 2022 through January 15, 2023. Recipients will be announced in February 2023.
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AP-LS Diversity in Psychology and Law Research Awards |
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The purpose of the Diversity in Psychology and Law Research Awards is to promote diversity within the American Psychology-Law Society by supporting student research on psycholegal issues related to diversity as well as research by students from underrepresented groups. Projects are eligible for consideration for this award if (1) they investigate topics related to psychology, law, diversity, and/or multiculturalism (e.g., research pertaining to psycholegal issues on race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, etc.) or (2) if the principal investigator is a member of an underrepresented group, including racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, LGBT individuals, and students with disabilities. Consistent with the mission of the BRIDGE Committee, these awards are intended to facilitate the research of individuals from groups that are underrepresented in AP-LS, as well as research about issues of potential interest and importance to such groups. Award submissions will be accepted starting September 15th, 2022 through January15, 2023. Recipients will be announced in February 2023.
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Diversity Travel Awards |
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As part of an initiative to increase diversity within AP-LS, the Minority Affairs Committee will provide travel awards to students from underrepresented groups (i.e., racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, LGBT individuals, and students with disabilities) who are presenting research at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference. Seven competitive travel awards in the amount of $500 will be given. Award submissions will be accepted starting September 15, 2022 through January 15, 2023. Recipients will be announced in February 2023.
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Call for Book Proposals |
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The American Psychology-Law Society invites proposals for new authored and edited volumes on psychology-law topics for its book series (now published by APA Books). If you are considering authoring or editing a new volume, please reach out to a member of the editorial team. We would be glad to discuss your ideas with you.
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Register for the 2023 AP-LS Conference |
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The registration portal is now open for the 2023 AP-LS Conference from March 16-18, 2023 at the Marriott, Downtown, Philadelphia. Pre-conference workshops will be held on March 15, 2023.
Register for the conference (including pre-conference workshops), book your room, or sign up for the fun run. |
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Please note that early-bird registration will end on January 31st.
You can direct any registration-related queries to SBI Association Management, AP-LS’ new management partners, at |