Div. 18 Committee on Policy and Advocacy is focused on advancing psychology and psychologists in public service, with a special emphasis on promoting policies that are social justice oriented. As part of Div. 18 (Psychologists in Public Service), this committee responds to the needs of the public in areas such as psychological practice, research, training, and policy formation. The committee is dedicated to providing education on how to integrate psychology and advocacy as well as resources on how psychologists can advocate at individual, community, and federal levels. This includes helping psychologists to:
This fact sheet provides guidance to psychologists on advocacy and clarifies permissible political activities under the Hatch Act.
Policy & Advocacy Committee Co-Chairs
Dr. Erica Lee & Dr. Molly Below
Policy@publicservicepsych.org