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    The Advocate

    A newsletter of Div. 37
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    October 2012 |Vol. 35, No. 3 PDF icon Download Issue (PDF, 269KB)

    Featured Article

    New Div. 37 journal

    Division 37 is working with Springer Publications for the creation of a new Division 37 journal, Advances in Child and Family Policy and Practice.

    Division 37 is working with Springer Publications for the creation of a new Division 37 journal, Advances in Child and Family Policy and Practice.

    Presidential Column

    • Enhancing services for children and families: Policy, research, practice, advocacy, and education
      The need for a comprehensive system of care for children, adolescents and their families is greater than ever.
      By Michael C. Roberts, PhD

    Section President's Column

    • Section on Child Maltreatment year in review
      Outgoing Section President Mary E. Haskett, PhD, reflects on the section's accomplishments during her tenure.
      By Mary E. Haskett, PhD

    ECP Advice Column

    • Basic considerations of independent practice for ECPs
      Tips for ECPs considering independent practice include researching the market for their services, choosing a suitable location and developing a formal business plan.
      By Samuel T. Gontkovsky

    ECP Corner

    • Updates on early career psychology activity
      Highlights of the ECP Mentoring Symposium at the 2012 APA Convention in Orlando, Fla.
      By Amy Damashek

    Profiles in Advocacy

    • Diane Willis
      Diane Willis has been instrumental in promoting psychologists' role in advocating for healthy child development.
      By Sarah E. Beals-Erickson, MA

    In This Issue

    • Diane J. Willis Early Career Award
      Apply for the Diane J. Willis Early Career Award, supporting psychologists who inform, advocate for, and improve the mental health and well-being of children and families through policy and service.
    • Advocacy in action
      Read about members' advocacy activity.
    • Q & A with Gail S. Goodman
      An interview with Professor Gail S. Goodman.
      By Julie Cohen, PhD
    • Welcome new Div. 37 fellows
      Div. 37 introduces its four newest fellows.
      By Mindy S. Rosenberg, PhD
    • Division meeting highlights
      Minutes from the Aug. 2012 Council of Representatives meeting.
      By Carol A. Falender, PhD
    • Call for editor
      Advances in Child and Family Policy and Practice seeks nominations for a new editor.
    • Upcoming conferences
      A list of conferences of interest to members.

    Voice of the Students

    • Six ways for students to get involved in policy, practice, and advocacy
      Tips include staying informed, starting local and prioritizing issues.
      By Emily Kessler, MA

    Members Making News

    • Frank R. Ezzo, PhD, ABPP
      Works of member Frank R. Ezzo, PhD, ABPP, are featured.

    Award Recipients

    • Div. 37 Dissertation Award winner
      Jessica Dym Bartlett, MSW, PhD, is the 2012 winner.
    • Div. 37 Student Poster Award winners
      Read about the 2012 winners whose poster topics include the mental health care of adopted children and aggression toward siblings.
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