Advocacy Resources for Psychologists
This page is a continually developing resource for psychologists who are or who are considering active involvement in promoting evidence-based change in LGBTQ-related public policy.
Advocacy Foundations for Psychologists
Legislative Basics from our APA Office of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
Resources by Advocacy Issue
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Transgender students’ discrimination complaints should be heard (PDF, 142KB)
Letter of concern to Department of Education from APA and Div. 44. -
Transgender military ban is discriminatory and spreads prejudice about transgender people and gender dysphoria (PDF, 82KB)
Div. 44 statement affirming APA’s opposition to the ban.
Developing Advocacy Capacity in your State, Province, or Territory Association
Example Materials from SPTAs
- Diversity Bylaws Statement (PDF, 9KB)
- Diversity Officer Description (PDF, 12KB)
- Diversity Statement (PDF, 16KB)
- Current Policy
- Rapid Response Policy (PDF, 24KB)
- 5 Myths in SPTAs that Prevent Responsible Social Action (PDF, 24KB)