- About AP-LS
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One goal of AP-LS is advancing the contributions of psychology to the understanding of law and legal institutions through basic and applied research. Through various publications, AP-LS also informs the psychological and legal communities and the general public of current research, educational, and service activities in the field of psychology and law. This page summarizes our ongoing research and publication activities.
ConferencesThe 2013 AP-LS Conference will take place March 7-9, 2013, in Portland, Oregon. Mark your calendars now! The 2012 APA Convention in Orlando, FL, from August 2-5, 2012, featured programming on psychology and law, scheduled by AP-LS (Division 41 of APA). The 2012 AP-LS Conference took place March 14-17, 2012, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Information about, and links to Web sites for, other recent and upcoming conferences can be found on this Web page. Links to available Calls for Papers or Submissions can be found on the same page. Research ActivitiesResearch in the field of psychology and law covers many topics. This Web page collects information about, and links to, ongoing research projects and laboratories. Information for ResearchersLinks to other pages & Web sites with information for researchers can be found on a separate page here. The linked page also contains information about how researchers can use the mailing list of AP-LS members for research purposes.
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PublicationsLaw and Human Behavior: The official journal of the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS)/Division 41 of the American Psychological Association (APA) is Law and Human Behavior. You may access further information about the journal on this Web page. AP-LS Newsletter:: The Society publishes a newsletter three times each year, informing members of Society activities and news, summarizing important recent legal cases and research publications, and highlighting new and emerging topics relevant to lawyers and psychologists. The most recent newsletter (Summer 2012) is now available. The Newsletter Archive collects all previous newsletters. Please contact the Editor, Matthew Huss, at mhuss@creighton.edu if you have any questions about the News or if you have any items for the News. AP-LS Book Series: AP-LS sponsors a book series, edited by Dr. Patricia Zapf and published by Oxford University Press. One of the Society's goals is educating the psychology and legal professions and the general public about important developments in the field of psychology and law. The focus of the book series reflects the diversity of the field of psychology and law as we will publish books on a broad range of topics. Published series books are described and available for purchase here. Other Publications: Other books and journals that publish about psychology and law are available. Links to available Calls for Papers or Submissions can be found on the same pages. Grants & FundingAP-LS Grants in Aid: The Division 41 Grants-in-Aid Committee considers proposals for small grants (maximum of $750) to support empirical graduate research that addresses psycholegal issues. The award is limited to graduate students who are student affiliate members of AP-LS. For more information, click here. The Diversity in Psychology and Law Research Awards support undergraduate and graduate research on issues related to psychology, law, multiculturalism and/or diversity (i.e., research pertaining to psycholegal issues on race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, etc.). For more information, click here. Also, this page collects other available grants (from other organizations) and resources for those seeking funding for their research, while this page collects links to information about scholarship information
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