Student Membership Benefits
Student members of Division 37:
- Receive the Division 37 newsletter, the Child, Youth, & Family Services Advocate, which describes current and upcoming activities within the division and includes articles on a range of topics relevant to service delivery and public policy (e.g., prevention programs and treatment of violent juvenile offenders)
- May sign up for the Division 37 Email List and receive updates on public policy issues and suggestions for advocacy efforts
- Meet students from across the country interested in advocacy
- Support the advocacy work of the division
- Gather annually with student affiliates and division leaders at the division's receptions at the APA Annual Convention
- Are eligible for student awards
- New students are welcome! New members receive free membership in the division for one year. Membership dues for students are only $17. Join now.
- If you are interested in research or practice relevant to child maltreatment, you might also consider joining the Section on Child Maltreatment.
Student Awards
Student Dissertation Award
This $400. award is given to a completed doctoral dissertation that focuses on issues related to social policy, service delivery, welfare, and/or advocacy for children, youth and families.
Student Poster Award
Graduate students who are first authors on a poster presented at the APA Convention are eligible for the Student Poster Awards. These are decided upon and awarded directly at the Convention by the Award Committee. Typically 2-4 awards are given, with at least one by the Section focusing on child maltreatment. A $50 check accompanies the award.
Division 37 Student Email List
Learn about upcoming division awards and APA conference programming as well as a chance to interact with the professionals in our field. Funding opportunities, including those directed to students, are also routinely posted on the email list. To join, send an email to DIV37STU@YAHOO.COMopens in new window with the words "new member" typed in the subject line.