The Advocate
A newsletter of Div. 37
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.
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.