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SOCIAL JUSTICE & ADVOCACY

Public Service Work Is A Calling

Through the work of its members, Division 18 has the potential to touch the lives of most people living in the United States today.

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What Can We Accomplish Together?

Division 18 is an incredibly diverse group of practitioners, researchers, educators, and other professionals allied by our shared desire to serve those who are underserved and often marginalized. Join us!

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At Division 18, you can...
  • Receive the quarterly journal Psychological Services
  • Receive the newsletter Public Service Psychology
  • Take part in the Diversity Task Force
  • Join the Mentoring Program where you can gain wisdom and guidance from a “seasoned” psychologist with related interests
  • Free or low-cost continuing education opportunities
  • Gain access to Pubserv and Pubserv Direct email lists
  • Find a place to network with other like minded psychologists
  • Find a forum to hear and discuss research in the public sector
  • Find a forum for special initiatives within the public sector
  • Find a place to advocate for services for your customers
  • Find information about what is happening nationally in public service orgs
  • Find new ways to enhance professional development
  • Find a division that focuses on the unique needs of public service psychologists
  • Find “a home”

Specialty Sections

Division 18 offers seven special interest sections in which members can participate. Members of the division are encouraged to join the special interest section that most reflects their interests.

Public Service Psychology Now Podcast

This podcast series is for members of APA Division 18 (Psychologists in Public Service) to keep informed of division activities and other current events relevant to members.

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Careers in Public Service Psychology

Embark on a fulfilling journey in public service psychology. Explore career opportunities and pathways with Division 18’s comprehensive guide and resources.

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