The Advocate Division 37 of the American Psychological Association

Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice

Division 37: Human Trafficking of Children Editor: Kamala London, Ph.D., University of Toledo Editorial Assistants: Travis Conradt & Nicole Ladd, University of Toledo Volume 33, Number 3 Fall 2010

From the President: Inside This Issue Sandra J. Bishop-Josef, Ph.D. The Edward Zigler Center in Child Development & From the President by Sandra Bishop-Josef, Ph.D. ….. 01 Social Policy — Yale University Human Trafficking of Children: Definitions and Prevalence by Cindy Miller Perrin Ph.D. …………. 03 Division 37’s program at the annual APA Convention Notice and Request from the Editor…………………… 5 0 in San Diego in August was a smashing success! Rich Child Trafficking: Risk Factors and Developmental Puddy put together another wonderful program—I Considerations by Thema Bryant-Davis, Ph.D. and want to thank him for all his hard work on our behalf. Nathan Moon, M.A...... …………. 6

0 Our symposia were excellent and very well-attended. Modern Slavery Abolition by Melissa Anderson-Hinn ………...……………….. 9 During our poster sessions and business meeting we presented several awards. Our student poster Presidents’ Column: Section 1 by Cindy Miller– Perrin, Ph.D. ………..………….… 11 awardees were Jonathan I. Martinez for How Parents' Voice of the Students by Lauren Legato, M.A. ..………. 12 Social Networks Influence Youth Mental Health Ser- From the Hill by Micah Haskell-Hoehl, Ph.D.….……. 13 vice Use and Sara L. Stromeyer for Inflation of Com- 2010 APA Convention Executive Committee Meeting petencies and Academic Outcomes in Aggressive Minutes by Jennifer Kaminski ….…………………. 16 Children. The Division’s Student Dissertation Award Report from Member-at-Large: Communications & was presented to Catherine DeCarlo Santiago for Technology by Lorinda Camparo, Ph.D. ……...….. 18 Family Coping as a Protective Factor for Poor Chil- Division 37 Elections ………….…………...... 19 dren. Because we received so many outstanding dis- Call for Division 37 Awards ……..….……………….. 20 sertation submissions, we decided, for the first time, Div 37’s Poster and Dissertation Award Winners…….. 21 to present two Honorable Mention Awards, as well, Call for Div 37 Student Dissertation Award……………. to Erin Gabrielson for Cultural Responsiveness: 21 Division 37: Call for Submissions ……….……...... Working with Interpreters when Providing Mental 22 Health Services to LEP Clients; and Margaret Steven- Additional Division 37 News and Notes ……………… 22 son for Understanding Jurors' Discussions of a De- Therapeutic Assessment with Children and Families by Justin D. Smith……....………………………….. 23 fendant's History of Child Abuse and Alcohol Abuse APF Pearson Early Career Grant ……………………… 27 in Capital Sentencing Trials. (Margaret was also the 28 recipient of the Section on Child Maltreatment’s Division 1: 2010 Award Announcement ……………… Early Career Award). We presented the Nicholas Division 1: 2011 Call for Nominations 2011 Awards … 32 Hobbs Award to Rodney Hammond of the Centers 2010 Division 37 Officers …………………………….. 35

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for Disease Control and the Distinguished Contri- dren, youth and families. Please continue to sup- bution to Child Advocacy Award to Ellen Bassuk port us and contribute to our efforts (starting by of the National Center on Family Homelessness. renewing your membership to APA and the Divi- Following the business meeting, Division mem- sion! See: http://www.apa.org/divisions/div37/ bers enjoyed meeting award winners and each membership.html ). Thank you. other at our lovely social hour. Thanks to all of you who joined us at our Convention sessions! Sandra J. Bishop-Josef, PhD is a developmental psychologist who is Assistant Director This issue of The Advocate highlights one of our at Yale University’s Edward Zigler Convention symposia, Human Trafficking of Center in Child Development and So- Children chaired by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Presi- cial Policy and an Associate Research dent of the Section on Child Maltreatment. The Scientist at the Child Study Center, symposium grew out of an interdivisional APA Yale School of Medicine. She previously held appointments at Massachu- Task Force on human trafficking. Thelma Bryant- setts General Hospital and in the De- Davis, Nathan Moon, Melissa Anderson-Hinn and partment of Child Psychiatry, Harvard Medical Cindy Miller-Perrin, all members of the Task School. In 1996-1997, she was the APA’s Esther Katz Force, presented papers examining various aspects Rosen Congressional Fellow in Children’s Policy and of child trafficking. Summaries of the symposium worked on the Labor and Human Resources Commit- papers are included in this issue. Cindy Miller- tee staff of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Perrin focuses on definitions and prevalence of human trafficking of children. Thelma Bryant- Dr. Bishop-Josef’s primary interest is in applying em- Davis and Nathan Moon’s paper discusses risk pirical research on child development to the formula- factors (at the national and individual levels) and tion of social policy. She directs the Zigler Center’s developmental considerations. Finally, Melissa fellowship training program. Her interests include Anderson-Hinn describes the need for modern child maltreatment, early childhood intervention programs and other services children receive. Finally, abolitionists and what a new abolition movement she is interested in children’s rights and the usefulness requires. It is our hope that the symposium and this of a rights-based framework for improving child and issue The Advocate will bring the complex, preva- family policies, and, ultimately, child outcomes. lent problem of child trafficking to the attention of Division members, many of whom are likely to Dr. Bishop-Josef’s publications include the edited encounter victims seeking mental health services. volumes Child Development and Social Policy Knowledge for Action (APA Books, 2007) and Chil- Finally, I want to thank Division 37 members for dren’s Play The Roots of Reading (Zero to Three, allowing me the privilege of serving as President 2003), as well as several peer-reviewed papers, book this year, and the members of the Division Execu- chapters, and editorials. tive Board for all they have done to assist me in this endeavor. The Division is incredibly fortunate Dr. Bishop-Josef is the 2010 President of the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice (Division to have both a loyal membership and an extremely 37). She has previously served as Co-chair of the Di- dedicated and capable Board! I have thoroughly vision 37 Task Force on Advocacy Training and as a enjoyed interacting with all of you; the year has consultant to the Divisions 27 /37 Policy Advocacy gone by far too quickly. Beginning in January, Task Force. Dr. Bishop-Josef is also a member of the Karen Budd will assume the Presidency, and she is Section on Child Maltreatment (Section 1, Division already hard at work on initiatives for her term. I 37) and has served the section as Member-at-large, know she will do an excellent job and look for- Chair of the Social Policy Committee, Program Chair, ward to assisting her as Past President. Division 37 and member of the Task Force on Physical Punish- has long been a vital voice in advocating for chil- ment of Children.

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Human Trafficking of Children: Definitions and Prevalence Cindy Miller-Perrin, Ph.D. Pepperdine University

In recent years, the problem of human trafficking Definitions of Human Trafficking has become a topic of discussion and concern, both Understanding what is meant by the term human domestically as well as internationally. Although trafficking is difficult because many definitions not a new problem, human trafficking has received exist and none is universally accepted. Most defi- significant attention from organizations such as the nitions apply equally to both adults and children, United Nations (UN), the International Organization although researchers often struggle in distinguish- of Migration (IOM), the International Labor Organi- ing between adults and children (Loff & Sanghera, zation (ILO), and the United Nations Children’s 2004). One of the most often cited definitions Fund (UNICEF) (Goodey, 2008; Yakushko, 2009) comes from the United Nations (UN: 2000) Proto- only within the past decade. The reasons for devot- col to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in ing increasing time and effort to addressing this Persons, Especially Women and Children: problem include concerns over human rights viola- tions as well as the potentially devastating effects The recruitment, transportation, transfer, har- that such experiences can have on individual victims boring or receipt of persons by mean of threat of such crimes. Of particular concern are the many or use of force or other forms of coercion, of children who fall victim to child trafficking and abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse whose development is often compromised by the of power or of a position of vulnerability or of experience and resulting severe complex trauma. the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having Despite international recognition of the problem and control over another person for the purposes an increasing understanding of the negative impact of exploitation (Article 3). of child trafficking on children’s development, the attention of psychologists and other mental health The emphasis in most definitions of human traf- professionals towards child trafficking has been rela- ficking, and evidenced in the UN’s definition tively limited to date. Given the likelihood that above, is on the elements of deception, fraud, and mental health professionals may encounter traffick- coercion for the express purpose of exploiting in- ing victims seeking mental health services, it is im- dividuals in some form. Furthermore, the protocol portant for these individuals to have a comprehen- specifies that lack of consent of the individual be- sive understanding of the problem in order to most ing trafficked is not a requirement, nor is it rele- effectively address victims’ needs. An examination vant. Individuals are deemed victims even when of a complex social issue such as child trafficking engaged in illegal activities (e.g., prostitution) or should begin by addressing conceptual definitions of when entering certain arrangements voluntarily the problem in addition to identifying the scope of (e.g., internet marriage) (Jones, Engstrom, Hil- the problem. In this article, general definitions of liard, & Diaz, 2007; Yakushko, 2009). Consent is child trafficking will be reviewed as well as specific deemed irrelevant because, similar to cases of forms of trafficking. Although, determining the ac- childhood sexual abuse, true consent cannot be tual scope of child trafficking is difficult, if not im- given when fraud, deception, and coercion are possible, the challenges in estimating prevalence of used. In many cases of trafficking, fraud or decep- child trafficking will also be discussed along with tion is used, or individuals must make ―forced the best estimates available to date of the true num- choices‖ due to financial constraints. Consider the ber of victims. example recently offered by Jones and colleagues

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(2007) where women may ―agree to be trafficked often do not have access to legal or social services, for prostitution, but when they arrive at their desti- 2) victims fear retribution from their traffickers, nation they find the conditions to be much worse and 3) victims are fearful or distrustful of police than they had agreed to or been promised – but they and the criminal justice system (Goodey, 2007; have no way to get out of the deal gone bad or to Jones et al., 2007; Logan et al. 2009). return home‖ (pp. 111). ―Guesstimates‖ of the problem, such as ―millions The exploitation of individuals can take a variety of of victims of trafficking,‖ are commonly refer- forms. According to the UN, ―exploitation shall enced in international publications on human traf- include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the pros- ficking attempting to document a largely undocu- titution of others or other forms of sexual exploita- mented crime (Goodey, 2007). More systematic tion, forced labor or services, slavery or practices estimation attempts suggest that ―approximately similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of or- 800,000 people are trafficked across national bor- gans‖ (2000, Article 3). The two main types of traf- ders‖ (United States Department of State, 2007, p. ficking discussed in the literature include forced 8). These estimates, however, do not include vic- labor and sexual exploitation. Forced labor can take tims who are trafficked within the borders of their the form of domestic, commercial, or agricultural own countries. work whereby victims are forced to work long Despite methodological difficulties in estimating hours in unhealthy conditions. Sexual exploitation the scope of human trafficking, there is general can include prostitution, pornography, as well as agreement that the majority of trafficking victims forced marriage. Various recruitment strategies are young and female. Data from the International have been reported in the literature (e.g., Hodge & Organization of Migration, for example, indicates Lietz, 2009; Jones et al., 2007) including offering that approximately 80% of individuals who are false promises (e.g., guaranteeing a high paying trafficked are women with most of these individu- job), kidnapping or physical coercion, or recruit- als being 25 years of age or younger (Omelaniuk, ment by seemingly legitimate organizations. Hodge 2005). and Lietz (2009), for example, write about young women and girls with disabilities who are recruited In conclusion, human trafficking is a complex so- by ―marriage‖ or ―adoption‖ agencies because they cial problem affecting individuals both domesti- hope to find ―stable, loving relationships‖ but then cally as well as internationally. Various forms of ―traffickers market them to individuals with sexual human trafficking have been identified that in- fetishes involving various disabilities‖ (p. 167). volve the use of deception or coercion to exploit, most often women and children, for profit. Accu- Estimating the Prevalence of Human Trafficking rate estimates of the problem are difficult, if not Most experts agree that that it is difficult, if not im- impossible, to obtain. Despite the fact that ques- possible, to accurately identify the true number of tions continue to exist about the magnitude of the victims who fall prey to human trafficking problem, however, experts do not disagree that the (Goodey, 2009; Logan, Walker, & Hunt, 2009; problem of human trafficking exists. Intervention UNODC, 2006). Most estimates are provided by and prevention strategies are needed, as well as the inter-governmental and non-governmental agencies creation of sound legal and social policy, to com- whose sources and methods have been questioned bat this serious social problem. (Goodey, 2007). Accurate estimates are difficult in References: large part because of the nature of the crime. Hu- man trafficking is a crime that is highly underre- Goodey, J. (2008). Human trafficking: Sketchy data and ported for a number of reasons such as: 1) victims policy responses. Criminology & Criminal Justice, 8, 421-442.

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Hodge, D. R., & Lietz, C. A. (2009). The international sex- the Lifespan (with O. Barnett and R. Perrin, 1999, ual trafficking of women and children: A review of the 2005). She is also the author or coauthor of a num- literature. Journal of Women and Social Work, 22, 163- ber of articles and book chapters on topics including 174. child sexual abuse prevention, perceptions associ- Jones, L., Engstrom, D. W., Hilliard, T., & Diaz, M. ated with child maltreatment, family violence, and (2007). Globalization and human trafficking. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 34, 107-122. psychology and religion. She enjoys teaching and

Loff, B., & Sanghera, J. (2004). Distortions and difficulties researching with undergraduates and is the recipient in data for trafficking. Lancet, 363, 566. of the 2008 Howard A. White Award for Teaching

Logan, T. K., Walker, R., & Hunt, G. (2009). Understand- Excellence. She has also received honors for her ing human trafficking in the United States. Trauma, research, including the 2008 Pro Humanitate for a Violence, & Abuse, 10, 3-30. paper published in Child Maltreatment. She is cur-

Omelaniuk, I. (2005). Trafficking in human beings. New rently serving as the President of the Section on York: the United Nations Expert Group Meeting on In- Child Maltreatment of Division 37 Society for ternational Migration and Development, UN/POP/ Child and Family Policy and Practice. MIG/2005/15.

United Nations. (2000). Protocol to prevent, suppress and From the Editor punish trafficking persons, especially women and children, supplementing the United Nations Convention Notice and request for member feedback: Possi- Against Transnational Organized Crime. Retrieved Oc- ble shift to electronic distribution of the Advocate

tober 6, 2010 from http://www.uncjin.org/Documents/ Dear members, Conventions/dcatoc/final_documents_2/convention_% 20traff_eng.pdf. The Division 37 board is considering switching over to

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime [UNODC]. an electronic distribution of the Advocate. Many divi- (2006). Trafficking in persons: Global patterns. Re- sions have already switched over to an electronic distri- trieved October 5, 2010 from http://www.unodc.org/pdf/ bution. In fact, our own Section on Child Maltreatment traffickinginpersons_report_2006ver2.pdf. has just switched over to an electronic distribution.

U.S. Department of State. (2007, June). Trafficking in per- There are a number of advantages of doing so.

sons report. Retrieved October 4, 2010 from http:// The main reason we are considering an electronic distri- www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/tiprpt/2007. bution rather than postal mail is financial savings. Other Yakushko, O. (2009). Human trafficking: A review for reasons include more flexibility in what we can include mental health professionals. International Journal for in the issue (e.g., no page limits, including links to other the Advancement of Counseling, 31, 158-167. sources and articles that readers can click on to visit),

Cindy Miller-Perrin, Ph.D., is Professor of Psy- and an immediate distribution (rather than several week lag time). chology and Blanche E. Seaver Professor of Social Science at We realize some readers like the hard copies- we are Pepperdine University in Malibu, considering sending out post-cards which could allow California. A clinical child psy- readers to choose the hard copy mailing if interested. chologist, Dr. Miller-Perrin has Alternatively, interested readers could print the elec- been a leader in the field of child tronic issue. Without meaning to sounding like a paid advertisement, I am thinking now is the time to invest in maltreatment and family violence an electronic reading device! for the past 20 years. She has co- authored three books including I have emailed many editors across different APA divi- Child Sexual Abuse: Sharing the Responsibility sions, and they generally have reported a very positive (with S. Wurtele, University of Nebraska Press, response from their readers to switching to the on-line 1992), Child Maltreatment: An Introduction (with format. Before deciding, we hope to get some feedback from our readers! Please email me at R. Perrin, 1999, 2007) and Family Violence Across [email protected] with feedback.

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Child Trafficking: Risk Factors and Developmental Considerations Thema Bryant-Davis, Ph.D. and Nathan Moon, M.A. Pepperdine University

Risk Factors When considering the national risk factors, it is im-

To adequately develop intervention strategies to portant to acknowledge the contemporary trends address the pervasive issue of human trafficking, which support human trafficking. Two major fac- one must understand the complex risk factors on a tors are globalization and technology (Stewart, Ga- national and individual level. On a national level, jic-Veljanoski, 2005). While many attend to the countries that have high vulnerability to human benefits of globalization, it is also critical to recog- trafficking are referred to as source countries nize the ways globalization has made it easier to (Stewart & Gajic-Veljanoski, 2005). Along with exploit the labor and bodies of those who are eco- being sold within their borders, persons from these nomically marginalized. Regarding technology, the countries are often also bought and sold to traffick- Internet has been used to facilitate the trafficking ers in other countries that are called destination and enslavement of women, men, and children. countries (Perrin, 2010). Along with these national factors and trends, there There are a number of factors that increase a coun- are a number of noteworthy individual level risk try’s vulnerability to becoming a source factors that heighten one’s vulnerability to human country. These factors primarily center on socio- trafficking. These factors include being female, be- economic issues (Jahic, 2009). Specifically coun- ing young, having limited education and vocational tries with high rates of poverty, hunger, and illiter- skills, being an immigrant, and being isolated from acy are at increased risk for contemporary traffick- one’s family and friends (Adejumo, 2008; Kotria, ing and slavery. People who have low resources 2010). Most females who are trafficked are forced are often exploited for both labor and sexual slav- into sexual slavery and usually consumers of sexu- ery. Along these lines, countries with low voca- ally exploited females prefer young girls, both chil- tional/educational opportunity and low medical dren and adolescents (Raymond, 2004). When services are also at high risk for having their citi- adults and children have limited educational and zens economically exploited and enslaved. Hav- vocational options they may consider high-risk op- ing limited options for survival and advancement portunities that often result in exploitation (Bryant- creates a context that is ripe for human trafficking Davis, Tillman, Marks, & Smith, 2009). These per- by way of deception, force, and manipulation sons may also get pressure from their family to sac- (Bryant-Davis, Tillman, Marks, & Smith, 2009). rifice themselves to provide economically for their Additionally and related to lack of economic re- parents and siblings (Bryant-Davis, Tillman, Marks, sources, countries which lack sufficient infrastruc- & Smith, 2009). There are times when persons who ture for monitoring, protection, and sustainable are attempting to immigrate into a country are taken development are vulnerable to systematic corrup- advantage of by those they thought were assisting tion which sets measures in place that are protec- them who then force them into slavery (Gushulak & tive of traffickers. Often persons from destination MacPherson, 2000). Additional individual risk fac- countries will create a demand for trafficking vic- tors include having a disability and being an ethnic tims in the destination country or they will go to minority. Some families believe that children with source countries as tourist to exploit the local com- disabilities will not be productive or will bring the munity members. family shame so they abandon them, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation including human traffick-

6 Volume 33, Number 3 ing (Sossou & Yogtiba, 2009). Around the issues safe medical procedures like abortion. Physical reac- of race and ethnicity, there is a racial hierarchy by tions to trauma, such as rapid heart rate, trembling, which consumers pay more for White victims than and abnormal sensations like stomach dropping or for trafficking victims who are African, Asian, or being in a dream may also be present (NCTSNET, Latino (Fernando, 2006). Additionally traffickers 2007). themselves, criminal justice investigators, and media markets are more responsive to White and The emotional impact on children from the experi- Asian victims than to Latino and African victims. ence of being trafficked is difficult to single out from the emotional effects of the numerous other In considering the issues of race and ethnicity, two traumas that trafficking entails (Mitchels, 2004). important factors are noteworthy. The first is that The following effects on affect are commonly noted race and socio-economic status are inextricably in victims of human trafficking: depression, self- linked such that poverty as a risk factor continues to hatred, disassociation, hopelessness, guilt, shame, lead to greater vulnerability among ethnic minori- loss of confidence, low self-esteem, distorted self- ties (Fernando, 2006). Additionally racist and eth- concept, social and physical withdrawal, and PTSD nocentric ideologies are used to dehumanize ethnic symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, and anxi- minorities. Once a group of people is dehumanized ety (ECPAT, 2006; Nelson et. al, 2002; Sneddon, it is much easier to exploit them. Prevention and 2003, Courtois, 2004; NCTSNET, 2007). Children intervention strategies much take into account these who have been trafficked also commonly report varied risk factors for the efforts of new millennium suicidal ideation, self blame, passive or aggressive abolitionists to be effective. communication styles, and difficulty relating to peers or establishing meaningful relationships Developmental Considerations (ECPAT). Due to the complex nature of the trauma induced from human trafficking, the developmental conse- Behavioral reactions to the trauma of trafficking quences on children are extensive and include areas consist of aggressive, self-destructive, risky, and such as physical, emotional, behavioral, educa- suicidal behaviors (Rafferty, 2008). ECPAT (2006) tional, cognitive and relational (Rafferty, 2008). suggests that children trafficked for sexual exploita- The variety of outcomes from human trafficking tion may develop sexualized behavior tied to feel- often overlap with results of complex trauma as de- ings of worthlessness. They may reason that their scribed by Courtois (2004). lives have been spoiled they have nothing to lose. Younger children may use self harm to regain sense Children subjected to human trafficking often en- of control through pain (Mitchels, 2004). Older chil- counter many threats to their physical health, in- dren are more likely to use exterior means of feeling cluding unsanitary living conditions, inadequate in control such or detaching from reality, such as diet and hygiene, physical abuse, neglect, and a de- drug and alcohol abuse (Mitchels). nial of health care or disease protection (ECPAT, 2006; Stewart & Gajic-Veljanoski, 2005). The com- Education has been noted as one of the key factors bination of many of these factors leads to common to combating human trafficking (Limoncelli, 2009; occurrence of illness, which may not be life threat- Aghatise, 2004; Ekberg, 2004). Educational difficul- ening, but without proper care, these acute illnesses ties are likely among those children who experience become chronic and life threatening. Rafferty, being trafficked for multiple reasons including dis- (2008) also points out that unsafe sexual practices ruption of educational experience, separation from are common and put the children at risk for sexu- country and language of origin, low economic status ally transmitted disease, unwanted pregnancies, and before and after being trafficked, withholding of complications from high-risk pregnancies and un- educational opportunities, and repeated trauma

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(Rafferty, 2008; Stewart & Gajic-Veljanoski, 2005; Fernando, N. (2006). Human Trafficking and Racism. Aghatise). The neglect that children endure through Peoples for Human Rights 3 – 192. http: the experience of being trafficked can be tied to de- www.imadr.org/publications/peoples_for_human_rights peoples_for_human_rights_serie/. velopmental delays, language difficulties. and slower cognitive development (NCTSNET, 2007; Gushulak, B., & MacPherson, D. (2000). Health issues associated with the smuggling and trafficking of mi- Rafferty, 2008). grants. Journal of Immigrant Health, 2, 67-78.

Complex trauma has also been tied to cognitive dif- Jahic, G. (2009). Analysis of economic and social factors ficulties in children, but present differently depend- associated with trafficking in women: Thinking globally, researching locally. Dissertation Abstracts International ing on the age and development of the children at Section A, 70. the time of trauma (Rafferty, 2008; NCTSNET, Kotrla, K. (2010). Domestic minor sex trafficking in the 2007). Toddlers and preschool aged children or United States. Social Work, 55, 181-187. more likely to fail to develop brain capacities to Limoncelli, S. A. (2009). The trouble with trafficking: regulate emotions; they have greater difficulty ac- Conceptualizing women's sexual labor and economic cessing rational thought in the face of emotion and human rights. Women's Studies International Forum, have poor integration of left and right hemisphere 32, 261-269. brain functioning (NCTSNET). Children who ex- National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSNET, perience trauma in middle child hood or adoles- 2007). Complex trauma in children and adolescents. Winter Focal Point, 21, 4-8. cence are more likely to exhibit difficulty problem solving and forming relationship (NCTSNET). Nelson, E. C., Heath, A. C., Madden, P. A., F., Cooper, M. They are also more likely to have identity formation L., Pinwiddie, S. H., Bucholz, K. K., et al. (2002). Asso- ciation between self-reported childhood sexual abuse difficulties (NCTSNET). and adverse psychosocial outcomes. Archives of Gen-

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Stewart, D. E., Gajic-Veljanoski, O. (2005). Human trafficking: Trafficking in women: The Canadian Modern Slavery Abolition perspective. Journal de l’Association Medicale Melissa Anderson-Hinn Canadienne, 173, 25-26. Saybrook University

Correspondence regarding this article can be Modern slavery (commonly known as human traf- directed to [email protected]. ficking) is a horrifying reality. Though some try to Thema Bryant-Davis, Ph.D., is an Associate Pro- ignore this reality it is one of the world’s most sig- fessor of Psychology and Direc- nificant issues because it destroys the very essence tor of the Culture and Trauma of humanity for millions of the world’s people. Just Research Lab at Pepperdine behind drug trafficking, and tied with weapons traf- University. She is President of ficking, it is the second largest and most profitable the Society for the Psychology criminal enterprise in the world. Slavery is not only of Women. Dr. Bryant-Davis is a tragedy for humanity but also a tragedy of human- author of Thriving in the wake of ity. Slavery is, and has always been, an industry trauma: A multicultural guide built on power, profit, and vulnerability. Those who and Associate Editor of APA's acquire, sell, buy, and control slaves do so in order journal Psychological Trauma. to make a profit by powerful means of violent domination and exploitation of others. Those who are Nathan Moon, M.A., earned a masters of arts in enslaved suffer the very essence of dehumanization. clinical psychology in 2009 and Today we call it modern slavery, but it is truly as is currently completing his doc- old as human civilization itself and has always been torate in psychology from Pep- an integral part of society. According to Milton perdine University. He began his Meltzer in Slavery: A World History (1993), slavery work the field of trauma working is an institution that is deeply rooted not only in the with youth in residential drug history of most countries but also in the economy. and alcohol rehabilitation. He Slavery has persisted through the years and across has worked as a case manager the continents until it was supposedly (legally) for the division of child and fam- eradicated almost 200 years ago. The problem is ily services and now spends his that the aspects of human nature that created the op- time outside of class working pressive and exploitative values making slavery with the homeless population of Los Angeles at the work throughout history still exist. Once justified by Union Rescue Mission. He is also gaining neuro- principles for an orderly and progressive society, psychological experience as an extern at Sports slavery is now held in place by an insatiable hunger Concussion Institute working with youth and adults for power and wealth through violent domination. It who have sustained head injury. He currently serves is a new breed of criminals that has propelled slav- as the student publications co-chair of APA Trauma ery into the unprecedented millions of victims af- division (division 56). His dissertation research is fected today. Thus, a new breed of abolitionists is focused on the experience of families who experi- necessary for creating and implementing the kinds ence military induced separation, but he has also of sustainable solutions. spent time researching risk taking tendencies of The call for millennium abolitionists is more than young adults and outcomes of human trafficking. just a call for money or compassion. It is a call for change and sustainability at all levels of society. It is not enough to say ―I would never willingly pay for a slave‖ because we all participate in the global sys-

9  The Advocate tem that allows such an atrocity to survive and around the world to liberate slaves, care for survi- thrive. Significant changes are necessary to stop the vors, rebuild communities, and help transform sys- cycle of oppression and exploitation and to keep it tems in order to break the vicious cycle. Still, every- from repeating itself. The global economy accentu- one’s engagement and action are needed. What we ates widespread oppressive conditions compounded need is a world of people who choose to integrate by the deficiencies in resources for social action, abolition into their identity and life roles. Ending conflicting goals for survival, lack of public aware- slavery is about increasing awareness, passion and ness, general apathy, and the interconnectedness of engagement. It is about leveraging money and re- vulnerability with such realities as poverty, corrup- sources. It is about collaboration and activism. It is tion in justice systems, overpopulation, and war as about sustainability and accountability. Most of all it well as the complexity of aftercare and reintegra- is about compassion and justice and whether the tion required for healing the lives of survivors and world is ready to say that enough is enough. their communities. Slaves are found in every country in the world and spread across supply chains in Melissa Anderson-Hinn. Driven by ideals of free- every industry. Slaves lose their freedom and often dom, peace, and justice, Melissa their lives so consumers can purchase bananas, Anderson-Hinn is a passionate chocolate, coffee, refined sugar, fruits, vegetables, advocate and activist for several and all sorts of manufactured goods. Slaves may be social movements related to hu- held captive in restaurants, businesses, and homes man rights and environmental in our neighborhoods. Child slaves in Uzbekistan protection. Her work is rooted in pick one of the world’s largest supplies of cotton, her belief that every human life sold to make clothes and textiles by slaves all has value, dignity, and purpose; around the world for retail. Other products of slave that every story deserves to be labor often include accessories, toys made for chil- told; and that a large part of protecting human health dren, and a variety of electronic equipment. Com- is protecting the health of the environment. She is panies who knowingly enable the use of slaves may particularly committed to the global efforts to end be part of investment portfolios or mutual fund pen- modern slavery and generate the social change nec- sions. Sexual exploitation (especially of the world’s essary to ensure that it is no longer tolerated or per- children) is incredibly lucrative, generating the petrated by the people of the world or the socio- highest demand and profit with minimal operating political systems and environmental realities that expenses. exist. Melissa is currently a doctorate student of Psychology at Saybrook University in San Francisco There are varying levels of engagement with global and also working on a specialized Juris Doctorate. abolition, but everyone has a role. Abolition has to Melissa has a husband, Jeff, and two daughters, Isa- start at home in our everyday lives and become a bella and Josephina. Balancing her roles as full-time part of our conversations and our choices. It re- mom, wife, dual-doctorate student, and social entre- quires an increase in social accountability and pro- preneur, Melissa finds that the key to success is a active engagement among corporations, govern- fully integrated lifestyle, cultivated in community ments, marketing professionals, and justice sys- and founded in a personal & communal commitment tems. Finally, it requires resources and support for to the subversive values that she believes can build a those professionals, communities, and organizations sustainable, more compassionate world. already involved in the movement worldwide.

To be clear, there are already a number of skilled and passionate abolitionists working tirelessly

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Section on Child Maltreatment: field of child maltreatment. Margaret Stevenson was the recipient of the Section Early Career President’s Column Award for Outstanding Contributions to Research Cindy Miller-Perrin, Ph.D. in the Field of Child Maltreatment. Margaret is an Pepperdine University assistant professor in the Department of Psychol- ogy at the University of Evansville, Indiana. She As most of you know, the American Psychological has published widely on issues pertaining to child Association Convention was held in beautiful San abuse, juvenile sex offending, and the law. The Diego, California this year. The Convention was a Section also recognized Julie Laura Cohen from huge success for the Section which was well repre- the University of Arizona as the Section Student sented in many exciting events. It is clear that the Dissertation Award winner. Her dissertation re- Section on Child Maltreatment continues to thrive, search entitled, Enhancing Retention of Foster contributing to many activities which support re- Parents: The Role of Motivational Interviewing, search, prevention, training, and treatment related should make a valuable contribution to the field. to child maltreatment. I would like to take this op- Finally, the outstanding research of graduate stu- portunity to thank the members of the Executive dents conducting research in the field was ac- Committee who took time away from their busy knowledged during two different poster sessions schedules to participate in the Section’s activities. I offered by the Division and Section at the Conven- would like to particularly thank Jenelle Shanley, tion. Colin King from the University of Toronto Section Program Chair, and Elizabeth Risch, Pro- was the winner of the Section’s award for his ex- gram Co-Chair, for the wonderful job they did in cellent presentation supervised by Katreena Scott collaborating with the Division 37 program leader- and titled Comparing Child Abuse Referrals Re- ship to develop an excellent program for the Sec- ceived from Educators to Others. Congratulations tion. Jenelle and Elizabeth also deserve our appre- to all on these wonderful achievements! ciation for their hard work in maintaining the hospi- The Section Executive Committee had a very pro- tality suite for the Section as well as the Division. ductive meeting during the convention. A signifi- One of the highlights of the Convention was the cant concern addressed by the Executive Commit- Section Presidential Symposium on Human Traf- tee in past years is the Section’s declining mem- ficking of Children which included presentations by bership. I am happy to report, however, that for Thema Bryant-Davis, Nathan Moon, Melissa the first time in seven years the Section has gained Anderson-Hinn, and I. The goal of the symposium several members! Although we still plan to con- was to educate psychologists about the problem of tinue several initiatives to maintain and increase human trafficking as part of the charge of an inter- membership, special thanks go to David Kolko divisional APA Task Force on human trafficking. and Rochelle Hanson for their efforts to address Symposium participants, all members of the task membership concerns. As the Executive Commit- force, focused on definitions and prevalence of hu- tee works on this issue, we would also like to urge man trafficking of children, developmental, racial, all of you currently in our membership to encour- and treatment considerations, as well as on preven- age colleagues and students to either join the Sec- tion and policy efforts. The symposium was very tion or remember to renew their memberships. well attended and the knowledge and passion of the Please remind your students that they will re- speakers was both inspiring and informative. ceive free membership for their first year! Re- newing memberships or joining the Section is easy We were also able to recognize several individuals – one need only access our website at www.apa.org/ at the convention for their outstanding work in the divisions/div37/child_maltreatmetn/child.html. You

11  The The Advocate Advocate may download the membership form and simply mail it in to APA at the address provided on the Voice of the Students form. Lauren Legato, M.A. DePaul University In an effort to both decrease operational expenses and to be more environmentally responsible, the I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Executive Committee of the Section decided to our student members over the next year as the Di- move to an electronic version of the Section’s vision 37 student representative! This is an event- Newsletter. The current Newsletter will therefore ful time for students within the division. The past be the last issue for which you receive a print year has marked the development of a new Divi- copy. In order to continue receiving the Section’s sion 37 student board, as well as increased ways Newsletter electronically, please make sure to up- for students to get involved with Division 37 at the date your email address with Amie Lemos-Miller, APA National Convention. I am eager to share the Section’s Newsletter Editor highlights of student activity within the division ([email protected]). from the past several months with you. However, At the time of this writing, my term as Section first I would like let you know more about what President is quickly winding down. Beginning in student membership in Division 37 can offer. January 2011 I will turn over the reins of the Sec- tion to the exceptionally capable hands of Mary  Have you ever wondered how you can affect Haskett. I know that Mary will do an excellent change at a larger level for the children and families with whom you work? job leading the Section and I look forward to working with her and the other members of the  Are you isolated at your university as someone Section Executive Committee in the future. In interested in policy change? celebration of the Section’s 15th Anniversary, Mary plans to conduct an historical review of the  Would you like to learn more about how psy- Section’s history, highlighting our many accom- chology’s interests are represented in advocat- plishments over the years. There are many people ing for policy reform? to thank for the Section’s efforts – too many to list  Are you interested in meeting other students here – but please know that your dedication to the and professionals with interests in how re- Section and its goal to support and promote scien- search can inform policy for children and fami- tific inquiry, training, professional practice, and lies? advocacy in the area of child maltreatment are very much appreciated! Division 37 is a great place to get involved with like-minded students and psychologists. I highly

The Pediatrician's Role in Child encourage you to subscribe to the Division 37 stu- Maltreatment Prevention dent listserv as a way to hear about research fund-

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued ing opportunities, policy initiatives, and available guidelines on preventing child maltreatment by policy-oriented positions. To join the student strengthening families and enhancing child develop- listserv, just send an email to ment. These recommendations are published in the [email protected] with the words "new mem- October issue of Pediatrics. The AAP report also de- ber" typed in the subject line. The Division 37 scribes how pediatricians can identify family website (http://www.apa.org/divisions/div37/) is strengths and risk factors, facilitate better family rela- also an excellent resource for students. Let your tionships, and provide appropriate guidance and re- friends and colleagues know that membership to ferrals. the division is free for the first year! Simply click

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The APA Convention in San Diego was a terrific From the Hill Micah Haskell-Hoehl way to talk with other students with child and family interests. I enjoyed the great questions and American Psychological Association stimulating discussions that came up as part of our joint happy hour with Divisions 53 and 54. Speed Taking Stock, Looking Ahead mentoring was an exciting way to talk informally As October approached this year, Congress left with faculty and early career professionals about Washington with the mid-term elections looming graduate school and career aspirations. I hope and the promise of additional business, when legis- you’ll join us for similar programming in August lators return in November. On the whole, though, 2011 at the APA Convention in DC. Congratula- the 111th Congress provided many positive out- tions to the winners of the student poster awards in comes for child and family policy. The session San Diego! Submit your poster abstracts to Divi- opened with a reauthorization of the Children’s sion 37 by the Dec. 1 deadline to be considered for Health Insurance Program and this package in- this year’s awards. cluded new mental health parity requirements.

Finally, our student board is off to a great start Additionally, critical programs, such as Head planning for the next year. I am happy to introduce Start, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Will Martinez from DePaul University as the Mem- Women, Infants and Children, activities under the bership Committee Chair, Steven Behling from Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the DePaul as the Student Outreach Committee Chair, Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), and Sangeeta Parikshak and Angela Tunno from and the Child Care and Development Block Grant, Kansas University as the Programming Committee received significant funds through the American Co-Chairs. Stay tuned for new student activity from Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In addition, the this energetic board! nation’s new health care law included crucial support for school-based health centers, early child- Thanks for your interest and please do not hesitate hood home visitation programs, and a program to to contact me at [email protected]. expand the children’s mental health workforce.

Lauren Legato, M.A., is a student in the Clinical Key APA legislative priorities left outstanding Child Psychology Ph.D. pro- during the 111th Congress include reauthorizations gram at DePaul University. of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, She received her B.A. from ESEA, and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Vanderbilt University and her Prevention Act (JJDPA). However, 2011 and the M.A. from Teachers College, 112th Congress bring opportunities for critical Columbia University. Her re- movement on these issues, as well as for the in- search interests include child volvement of psychologists to advocate on their externalizing disorders, school behalf. What follows is a brief overview of some -based mental health, and dissemination of evi- recent activities undertaken by the Public Interest dence based treatments in community settings. She Government Relations Office (PI-GRO) related to is the Graduate Student Representative for the APA children and families. Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice.

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Elementary and Secondary Education Act a coalition of several organizations dedicated to (ESEA) increasing congressional support for the legislation and educating the public on this issue. Corporal Punishment. APA signed-on to two letters of support for the Ending Corporal Punish- Immigration. On July 15, 2010, APA secured the ment in Schools Act (H.R. 5628), introduced by participation of Carola Suárez-Orozco, PhD, at an Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY). This ad-hoc hearing in the House of Representatives important legislation would create the first-ever entitled “In the Best Interest of Our Children: Ex- federal ban on corporal punishment in schools. amining Our Immigration Enforcement Policy.”

Student Non-Discrimination Act. After seeking Dr. Suárez-Orozco’s testimony focused on the input from APA Divisions and Committees, on mental health issues associated with policies re- May 20, 2010, PI-GRO formally endorsed the Stu- lated to immigrant children and families in the U.S. dent Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (H.R. 4530/ S. 3390). Representative Jared Polis (D-CO) is the Juvenile Justice sponsor of the House of Representatives bill, while Senator Al Franken (D-MN) is the sponsor of the APA Convention. PI-GRO staff chaired a sympo- Senate companion bill. This critical legislation sium, as part of Division 41’s special Convention would provide comprehensive federal prohibition programming on juvenile justice. The session, and remedies for discrimination in public schools Pressing Policy Issues in Juvenile Justice and APA based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or Federal Advocacy, included remarks from Jim gender identity. Bogden, MPH, of APA’s Public Interest Director- ate, and APA members Elizabeth Cauffman, PhD, Healthy Media for Youth. On March 24, 2010, of the University of California-Irvine and Thomas PI-GRO initiated the introduction of the Healthy Sexton, PhD, of Indiana University-Bloomington. Media for Youth Act (H.R. 4925), sponsored by Respectively, their remarks addressed: the needs Representatives Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). On September 28, youth; recent findings on the mental health impact 2010, Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) introduced the of parental visitation to newly incarcerated juve- Senate companion bill, S. 3852. Based on many of nile offenders; and the positive health and finan- the recommendations from the 2007 APA Sexuali- cial outcomes of implementing evidence-based zation of Girls Task Force report, the Healthy Me- practices within juvenile justice systems. dia for Youth Act would authorize media literacy and youth empowerment programs, increase re- Coalition Letter. The National Juvenile Justice search on the impact of negative media, and au- and Delinquency Prevention Coalition (NJJDPC) thorize a Federal Communications Commission invited PI-GRO to provide language for the National Taskforce to develop voluntary guide- group’s response to a Federal Coordinating Coun- lines for promoting healthy images of girls and cil on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention women in media. (FCCJJDP) request for comments on federal juvenile justice policy. PI-GRO’s contribution ad- In addition, PI-GRO spearheaded the Healthy Me- dressed FCCJJDP’s specific request for informa- dia for Youth Week from July 12-16, 2010, to en- tion on educational settings and at-risk courage support for the legislation and highlight youth. These comments encouraged stronger fed- the resources that psychologists have developed to eral efforts to promote school mental health, ad- promote healthy media for youth. Materials can dress the needs of LGBT youth, and increase be found at http://www.apa.org/about/gr/issues/ school safety while also decreasing schools’ reli- women/healthy-media-week.aspx. APA also leads ance on zero tolerance discipline.

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School Mental Health. PI-GRO staff attended the Prior to joining APA in 2007, Micah worked in the Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Government Relations Office of the College Health and held a session on pressing federal policy Board, where he was involved in advocacy efforts issues in school and children’s mental health. and the production of annual reports on college pricing, student aid, and outcomes associated with PsycAdvocates™ Day 2011 - Save the Date! postsecondary degree completion. He graduated

On Thursday, August 4, in conjunction with the cum laude from Indiana University with a major in 2011 APA Convention in Washington, DC, the psychology, a cognitive science concentration, and APA Education and Public Interest Government Re- a minor in American studies. His thesis addressed lations Offices will offer an opportunity for psy- deviant behavior among youth and patterns of con- chologists and graduate students to participate in a tact with law enforcement and the distribution of federal advocacy training followed by visits with mental health services. Members of Congress (or their staff) on Capitol

Hill. For further information, please visit our web- THE INTERDIVISIONAL TASK FORCE ON site at www.apa.org/about/gr/pi/ or contact Ben DISASTER, COMMUNITY READINESS, Vonachen at (202) 336-6097 or AND RECOVERY announces its just-released [email protected]. manual entitled, How to Help Your Community recover from Disaster: A Manual for Planning and Get Involved in Advocacy! Action. The Disaster Recovery Manual project began after Hurricane Katrina. Struck by the lack of We invite you to join our Public Policy Advocacy practical guidance available for community leaders Network (PPAN) by visiting us at http:// about how to help their communities recover from www.apa.org/ppo/ppan/homepage.html. Through disaster, a Task Force on Disaster, Community PPAN, you can sign up for our timely action alerts Readiness, and Recovery was formed by the Society and you can stay informed about (and involved in) for Community Research and Action (SCRA; Divi- federal policy. sion 27). The development of the Manual has been a large-scale multi-year collaboration, with additions Micah Haskell-Hoehl is the Senior Policy Associ- and revisions made by Task Force members, includ- ate at the Public Interest Government Relations Of- ing community psychologists and liaisons from fice of the American Psychological Association other APA divisions, including Division 37. At its (APA). In this role, he is responsible for issues re- core, the Manual is designed to guide both lay and lated to education, children’s mental health, vio- professional readers through the steps required to lence prevention, criminal justice, media and tech- understand the potential effects of disaster, organize nology, and other children, youth, and families is- the community, assess its needs, make an action sues. Micah represents APA at numerous national plan, choose strategies for intervention, reach out to coalitions, serves on the Advisory Board of the Cen- various constituencies, track results, and share les- ter for School Mental Health at the University of sons learned. The Manual can be viewed with a flash Maryland School of Medicine, and sits on the Steer- player or downloaded as a pdf from here: http:// ing Committee of the Mental Health Liaison Group www.scra27.org/disaster_recovery_manual. Addi- (MHLG) and co-chairs the MHLG Social Policy tionally, in connection with the Task Force's work Committee. He also coordinates all communica- funded by Psychology Beyond Borders, use of the tions efforts for the office and serves as Administra- Manual will be piloted in a community. tor of APA’s Congressional Fellowship Program, a Contact Ryan Kilmer ([email protected]), Division prestigious program that provides APA members 37 Liaison to the Task Force, for more information. the opportunity to serve for a year on the staff of a Member of Congress or Congressional Committee.

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Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice Abridged Minutes from the 2010 APA Convention Executive Committee Meeting Thursday, August 12 ● San Diego, CA ● Jennifer Kaminski, Division 37 Secretary

In attendance: Karen Budd (presiding), Carolyn the Association’s nor the Division’s financial situa- Schroeder, Cindy Miller-Perrin, Vesna Kutlesic, tion can support that. As an alternative, Micah Has- Diane Willis, Rich Puddy, John Murray, Lori Cam- kell-Hoehl from APA’s Public Interest Directorate paro, Elizabeth Risch, Mary Haskett, Amy – Government Relations Office (APA-PI GRO) Damashek, Aaron Lyon, Lauren Legato, Carol Fal- suggested preparing briefing documents on child, ender, Mary Campbell, Micah Haskell-Hoehl, and youth, and family legislative issues, for distribution Jennifer Kaminski (by phone, taking minutes). on the Hill at the beginning of the next Congres- sional session. The Board agreed we would support The meeting began with a welcome from Karen this with our content expertise, if led by APA PI- Budd, and introductions of all present. Several GRO’s expertise in this type of activity. Diane members who attended the midwinter meeting were Willis noted that we also need to urge members to not present to give feedback on those minutes. The contact their legislators to reinforce the messages midwinter minutes will therefore be approved via that we will put in the documents. email. Carolyn Schroeder reminded the board that for now Karen next brought attention to the ―Dear Col- the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psy- league‖ informational letter from Manuel Casas chology is still interested in receiving policy- (Div 45 and CYF) on immigration issues. She asked relevant articles from SCFPP members, consistent for anyone with specific expertise in immigration, with our previous contract with that journal. Given or ideas for ways to contribute, to contact Sandra the financial status of the Division, we will not be Bishop-Josef. Karen also announced newly ap- starting a new journal at this time. Carolyn has been pointed Board members for 2011: Erika Van Buren discussing an advocacy textbook with APA pub- will continue as APA CYF Liaison, and John lishing. She is refining the original proposal, and Murray has been appointed to a three-year term as will go forth with the formal application process. Membership Chair. Cindy Miller-Perrin reported a successful member- John has already begun thinking about potential so- ship recruitment year in the Section on Child Mal- lutions to the membership decline. Board members treatment, resulting in a membership increase for discussed making it easier for new members to sign the first time in seven years! Cindy also announced up, ways we can make membership more valuable, the formation of a new task force on improving epi- and the potential for online payment of dues. Lau- demiologic data on child maltreatment. ren Legato reported that a student representative board had been formed. The student board members Vesna Kutlesic provided her Treasurer’s Report, are: Steven Behling and William Martinez from indicating that that the Division’s financial situation DePaul University, and Sangeeta Parikshak and An- is in dire straits. The investment portfolio, like most gela Tunno from Kansas. The board is split into in this economy, is not performing well. An addi- committees which will work on issues related to tional complication is that Vesna does not have real membership, student outreach, and programming. -time access to either the funds or financial state- ments. The Executive Committee voted to remove Although the Board had hoped to convene an advo- the Division finances from APA and put them in a cacy training at the 2011 convention in DC, neither Treasurer-managed account with oversight by the

16 Volume 33, Number 3 Finance Commitee. In addition, Vesna will engage would like to do whatever we can to support the the expertise of a financial advisor. The Board then CYF Office. discussed other cost-saving measures such as reduc- ing expenses for the Midwinter Board meeting, Micah Haskell-Hoehl from APA PI-GRO updated sharing or foregoing a hospitality suite at the 2011 the Board on those activities, including: legislation convention, and moving to electronic distribution of and a briefing on potential legislation (H.R. 3827) the Advocate. The Board agreed that we need more prohibiting States from delaying or denying adop- information on members’ receptivity to electronic tion or foster care placements based on the pro- distribution before making that kind of change. spective parent's sexual orientation or marital status; the reauthorization of the Elementary and Carol Falender provided updates from the APA Secondary Education Act; a letter in support of the Council of Representatives meeting. Several are of Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act (H.R. particular interest to SCFPP members. Immigration 5628); endorsing the Student Non-Discrimination issues (http://apa.org/about/gr/issues/minority/ Act of 2009 (H.R. 4530/S. 3390); a briefing and immigration-related-initiatives.aspx) will likely see hearing on immigration issues; written testimony more action as a result of state-level legislation. for a House Committee on Education and Labor Council approved the report from the Task Force on hearing on Reforming the Juvenile Justice System the Psychosocial Effects of War on Children and to Improve Children's Lives and Public Safety; Families Who are Refugees from Armed Conflicts language included in the Juvenile Justice and De- Residing in the United States. The Revised APA linquency Prevention Reauthorization Act (S. Resolution on Homelessness was approved as well. 678); and SAMHSA’s reauthorization. Micah con- Division 17 is working on a document with recom- cluded by saying that his office would love to hear mendations for advocacy. Sandra Bishop-Josef will from SCFPP about issues we would like to see follow up to see if SCFPP can be helpful in that re- APA take action on. gard. Karen closed the meeting by thanking present Mary Campbell from APA’s Children, Youth, and board members for their attendance, thanking all Families Office provided updates on their activities, officers for their efforts this year, and expressing including work on issues related to childhood obe- sympathy and support for the individual and fam- sity, trauma, immigration, and physical punishment. ily health issues that kept several officers from at- CYF played a key role in planning and convening tending this year’s convention. the April 1, 2009 Summit on Young Children’s Mental Health and the subsequent Congressional Jennifer Wyatt Kaminski, PhD. Jen works as a Briefing. The Summit report was disseminated to Health Scientist on the Child De- velopment Studies Team at the members of congress, congressional staff, child Centers for Disease Control and mental health advocates, policy makers, and federal Prevention (CDC), where she agencies at a Congressional Briefing held on May 3 conducts and consults on preven- as part of Children’s Mental Health Week. The re- tion research related to typical port was also disseminated on National Children’s and atypical child development, Mental Health Awareness Day, May 6 and at Head especially among disadvantaged Start’s National Research Conference. Mary an- populations and communities. nounced a staffing change within the CYF Office, Jen previously worked as a Be- namely a reduction of staff from three to two. Board havioral Scientist in the Division of Violence Pre- members expressed concern that this reduction vention at the CDC, where she provided technical could severely impair CYF’s ability to do their expertise on evaluations of programs to prevent child valuable work. The Board indicated that SCFPP maltreatment, youth violence, suicide and intimate

17  The Advocate partner violence. Jen completed her PhD in Develop- ing opportunities, meetings, research, practice, and mental Psychology at the University of Nebraska- policy related to children, youth, and families. Sub- Lincoln in 2002, where she conducted etiologic and scribing is easy: evaluation research on adolescent risk behaviors and pregnancy prevention, the development of prosocial  For the Div37 listserv, send an e-mail to and antisocial behaviors, public policies impacting [email protected]. In the subject line type children and families, interventions for children with ―new member,‖ and include your first and last emotional and behavioral disorders, child maltreat- name in your request. ment and child welfare. She also has experience  For the Div37 Student listserv, send an e-mail working directly with youth who exhibit problem be- to [email protected]. In the subject line haviors and youth who have been maltreated. From 2002- 2003, she served as Graduate Student Repre- type ―new member,‖ and include your first and sentative for Division 37 (before the name changed to last name in your request.

Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice), Your subscription request should be processed and from 2004-2007, she served as Secretary. within a few days. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Camparo at Report from Member-at-Large: [email protected]. Communications & Technology Division 37 Website Lorinda B. Camparo, Ph.D.

Whittier College Bookmark Division 37’s website, www.apa.org/ divisions/div37, and visit it often for important in- Dear Division 37 and Section 1 Members, formation about Division 37 and Section 1 activities and opportunities, and to access recent issues For those of you who were able to join us at of The Advocate. the APA Summer Convention in San Diego, we hope you enjoyed the excellent Division Lorinda Camparo received her Ph.D. in Develop- 37 program! If you were not able to attend mental Psychology from UCLA and is a convention, you can still see what you Professor in the Psychology Department missed by visiting the Division 37 website at Whittier College. Her research fo- and clicking on the APA Convention tab. cuses on two areas: the efficacy and developmental appropriateness of vari- And, when visiting the Division 37 website, ous techniques for interviewing children be sure to access it through the APA website about forensically relevant information (http://www.apa.org/divisions/div37/). and the development of prejudice.

As always, I welcome your thoughts and Dr. Camparo is a member of the Executive Committee ideas about how best to serve your commu- for American Psychological Association’s Division 37, nications and technology needs. Please feel Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice. She free to contact me at lcam- has served Division 37 as Program Chair and Editor of [email protected]. Division 37’s newsletter, The Advocate (three three- year appointments). She began a three-year term as Division 37 Listserv and Division 37 Student Listserv Member-at-Large for Communication and Technology Join the 453 other Division 37 members and 93 stu- for Division 37 in January, 2009. Beyond her teaching dents who already subscribe to the Division 37 and scholarship activities, Dr. Camparo also provides listserv and Division 37 Student listserv. The seminars on child development and child forensic inter- listservs are a quick and easy way to request or viewing for lawyers, judges, police officers, and social workers, and has served as an expert witness on cases share information and learn about upcoming fund- involving children alleging sexual abuse.

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Division 37 Elections

The Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice will hold an election for three positions on the Executive Committee this Fall, with terms to begin January 1, 2012:

Nominations are now being sought for:

President Elect Treasurer Member-at-Large for Technology & Communications

President Elect

The term of office of the President shall be one year, preceded by one year as President-Elect, and followed by one year as Past President. The president-elect shall become familiar with the Division business, especially the standing committees and special task forces, in order to prepare for the presidential year. The President-Elect is designated by the Bylaws to assume the office of President, should the president become unable to perform the duties of the office. The President-Elect shall prepare for the presidential year by making appointments of key committee chairs, in consultation with the Executive Committee. These appointments include the Program Chair Designate, the Mem- bership Chair, the Fellows Chair, Graduate Student Representatives, and liaisons and other committee or task force chairs to serve in the year in which she/he becomes President.

Treasurer

The Treasurer serves for a tern of three years. The Treasurer oversees the collection, disbursement and investment of Division funds. The Treasurer approves reimbursements to members for approved travel and other expenses related to Division activities. The Treasurer is responsible for preparing and updating the Division’s annual budget. The Treasurer distributes financial reports of in- come and expenditures, quarterly to the Finance Committee and to the Executive Committee prior to each Executive Committee meeting. Finally, the Treasurer reviews, approves and signs the annual tax form completed by APA Financial Services.

Member-at-Large: Communications & Technology

The Member-at-Large for Communications and Technology oversees the Division 37 web site, en- suring that it is continually updated. The Member-at-Large for Communications and Technology also oversees the Division Listserv and Member Interest Groups. S/he seeks other means of improving communication with and among members of the Division. Finally The Member-at-Large for Communications and Technology contributes periodically to the Division’s Advocate publication.

Nominations must be received by December 1, 2010, so that candidates will have sufficient time to submit a brief statement that will be printed with the ballot.

All nominations should be sent to: Sandra Bishop-Josef, Ph.D. [email protected]

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Division 37 Awards

Division 37 is soliciting nominees for the two major awards of the Division: the Nicholas Hobbs Award and the Distinguished Contribution to Child Advocacy Award. Please participate in this important awards process by submitting materials for persons whom you think would be deserving awards recipients. (Current members of the Division 37 Board of Directors are ineligible).

The Nicholas Hobbs Award can be presented annually to a psychologist who exemplifies the ideals and devotion to child advocacy/policy characterized by Nicholas Hobbs.

Past recipients of this award were:

2010 W. Rodney Hammond 2003 Gail Goodman 2009 Donald Wertlieb 2002 Joy Osofsky 2008 Sheila Eyberg 2001 Barbara Bonner 2007 Brian Wilcox 2000 Aletha Huston 2006 Karen Saywitz 1999 Dante Cicchetti 2005 Robert Friedman 1998 J. Lawrence Aber 2004 John Weisz

The Distinguished Contribution to Child Advocacy Award can be presented annually to a non- psychologist who has made significant contributions to advocacy on behalf of children, youth, and families.

Past recipients of this award were:

2010 Ellen Bassuk 2003 Tom Birch 2009 Olivia Golden 2001 John E. B. Myers 2008 Shay Bilchik 2000 Beatrice Hamburg 2007 Laurie Mulvey 1999 T. Berry Brazelton 2006 Robin Kimbrough-Melton 1997 Deborah Prothrow-Stith 2005 Beth Stroul 1996 Howard Davidson 2004 Virginia Weisz

For all nominees, please submit a letter of nomination, Curriculum Vitae, two letters of support, and other pertinent supporting materials as desired.

All materials should be received by December 1, 2010 and sent to:

Sandra Bishop-Josef, Ph.D. Yale Zigler Center 310 Prospect St. New Haven, CT 06511 [email protected]

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Division 37’s APA Convention Poster Awards

Colin B. King, M.A., "Comparing Child Abuse Referrals Received from Educators to Other Professionals" University of Toronto. Katreena Scott, Ph.D., C. Psych, Advisor.

Jonathan I. Martinez, M.A., "How Parents' Social Networks Influence Youth Mental Health Service Use" UCLA. Anna S. Lau, Ph.D., Advisor.

Sara L. Stromeyer, B.A., "Inflation of Competencies and Academic Outcomes in Aggressive Children" University of Alabama. John E. Lochman, Ph.D., Advisor.

Division 37’s Dissertation Award Winner

Catherine DeCarlo Santiago

Honorable Mentions

Margaret Stevenson and Erin Gabrielson

The spring 2011 issue will highlight the research of the division and section award winners.

Student Dissertation Award

Division 37 gives an award annually for a completed doctoral dissertation concerning issues of social policy, service delivery, welfare, and/or advocacy for children, youth, and families that best exemplifies the mission of the Society. Division 37 is committed to the application of psychological knowledge to advocacy, service delivery, and public policies affecting children, youth, and families. Dissertations submitted for the award should reflect this goal, including an explicit discussion of how the dissertation research contributes to policy and advocacy on behalf of children and families. Dissertations must have been completed within the past two years. The Dissertation Award includes a cash award .

Deadline: June 1

How to Apply: Students should submit their completed, approved dissertations electronically, along with a copy/facsimile of the signed cover sheet, and an abstract of no more than 1000 words summarizing the research and its relevance to Division 37's mission. Applicants must be members of Division 37.

Submissions should be sent to: Sandra Bishop-Josef, PhD [email protected]

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Division 37 Call for Submissions: 2011 Convention in Washington D.C.

Dear colleagues,

The portal for Division 37 submissions to the 2011 APA Convention in Washington, DC (Aug 4-7) is now open. Submissions are due before midnight (EST) on December 1st.

The major theme for the Division’s 2011 APA Convention is Strengthening Parenting in Real-World Practice and Policy. This theme encourages submissions that focus on bringing the evidence base on parenting and parenting-related interventions to a wide range of practice and policy contexts. We are particularly interested in papers that address (1) dissemination and implementation processes and outcomes, (2) children and families at risk, and (3) parenting across diverse situations (e.g., teen parenting, adoption, parents with disabilities). Research and program evaluations pertinent to these three themes, child maltreatment, and child, adolescent, and family mental health are encouraged.

We are accepting symposia and individual poster submissions. For symposia, please indicate whether the presenter(s) would also consider poster discussion formats.

Additionally, we are pleased to offer awards for outstanding student posters. Poster presentations are a wonderful way to share research and program evaluations. To be eligible for these awards, a student must be listed as the first author.

New APA Division 37 Fellow Election Results Congratulations to Anne Culp, Ph.D., new APA Division 37 fellow! Dear all,

We had a great slate of people running for of- Among her other efforts on behalf of Division fice. The voting was close which indicates we 37, Anne currently is editing a book on child had good folks all the way around! The win- and family advocacy for the Division. ners are: Division 37 Needs Your Votes! President-elect - Michael Roberts In early November you will receive an appor- Secretary - Jennifer Kaminski tionment ballot from APA; this vote will deter- M at L - Advocacy - Cindy Millier-Perrin mine division and state representation on the M at L - Early Career - Amy Damashek governing body of the APA: the Council of Council Rep - Carol Falender Representatives. You will have 10 votes to allocate. Division 37 needs your votes to address This was a record number of people running for your issues at Council. Please allocate your office but all of the winners are very familiar votes to Division 37 to ensure that we can rep- with the division! resent your interests and the people you serve at

My best, APA Council!

Carolyn S. Schroeder, Ph.D., ABPP Sandra Bishop-Josef, Ph.D. President, Division 37

22 Volume 33, Number 3 Therapeutic Assessment with Children and Families Justin D. Smith University of Colorado School of Medicine — Department of Psychiatry, Division of Clinical Psychology

The practice and delivery of mental health services The TA Model for Children and Families for children and families is in an era of significant The TA model is comprised of 6 phases: 1) the scrutiny and change. The evidence-based practice identification of assessment questions and relation- movement, impact of managed care, and recent leg- ship building phase, developed through collabora- islative actions, challenge providers to constantly tion between the parents and the clinician 2) the test adapt to evolving demands. One area of child and administration phase, 3) the intervention phase, 4) family mental health services that has received less the summary/discussion phase, 5) the written com- attention is psychological assessment. It could be munication of feedback phase, and 6) the follow-up argued that psychological assessment has fallen out period. A detailed description of these six phases, of favor in recent years in the eyes of graduate and and their specific application with children and internship training programs (e.g., Curry & Hanson, families, is beyond the scope of this article. How- 2010; Handler & Clemence, 2003). Also, managed ever, the comprehensive child and family model has care companies (Eisman et al., 2000) have cast a been described in detail in other publications: Smith shadow of doubt regarding the clinical utility and (2010); Smith, Wolf, Handler, and Nash (2009), effectiveness of assessment practices. However, a Tharinger, Finn, Wilkinson, and Schaber (2007); recent paradigmatic shift has occurred in the way in and Tharinger, Krumholz, Austin, and Matson (in which child and family assessments are conducted press). Articles are also available describing spe- and conceptualized, toward more collaborative and cific TA practices: family intervention sessions therapeutic approaches (e.g., Finn, 2007; Handler, (Tharinger, Finn, Austin, et al., 2008); collaborative 2006; Tharinger et al., 2008). The collaborative, feedback to parents (Tharinger, Finn, Hersh, et al., therapeutic assessment movement admittedly chal- 2008); and individualized feedback to children lenges many long-held assessment beliefs: Meta- (Tharinger, Finn, Wilkinson, et al., 2008). analytic evidence supports the therapeutic effectiveness of these approaches (Poston & Hanson, 2010), Finn has noted that certain settings, clients, clini- often in comparison to assessment as usual or even cians, and available resources may preclude adop- brief therapy. Such evidence points to an impending tion of all six phases of TA, and he encourages cli- resurgence of psychological assessment practices. nicians to adapt the model in such a way to allow This article briefly describes one model of collabora- implementation in varied settings. Depending on tive assessment for children and families: Therapeu- the application of the model, the aim of the clini- tic Assessment (TA; Finn, 2007). The TA model is a cian, and client factors, TA can be characterized as semi-structured, brief therapeutic intervention, both a therapeutic assessment process and a brief grounded in psychological assessment, developed by therapeutic intervention (Smith, 2010). The current Stephen Finn and colleagues at the Center for Thera- empirical evidence supports both characterizations peutic Assessment in Austin, TX (e.g., Finn, 2007; of TA with children and families. Clinical and em- Finn & Tonsager, 1997). The author presents a pirical examples in the literature illustrate the flexi- broad description of the TA model with children and bility of the child and family TA model across var- families, interspersed with the current empirical evi- ied settings, such as schools (Tharinger, Finn, Wil- dence for TA’s effectiveness, and discusses pertinent kinson, & Schaber, 2007; Tharinger et al., in press), policy, service delivery, and training implications. university-based clinics (e.g., Hamilton et al., 2009; Smith & Handler, 2009; Smith, Handler, & Nash,

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2010; Smith, Nicholas, Handler, & Nash, in press; care (Finn & Tonsager, 1997). Collaboration with Smith et al., 2009), private practices (Finn, 2007; the family is a central feature of TA and draws a Handler, 2006), community-based clinics stark contrast to the traditional paradigm. From the (Guerrero, Lipkind, & Rosenberg, in press; Haydel, outset, parents are enlisted as collaborators in set- Mercer, & Rosenblatt, in press), a child clinical ting goals, posing questions they hope the assess- neuropsychology practice (Pilgrim & Tharinger, ment can answer, gathering background informa- under review), and a children’s hospital (Smith, tion, interpreting their child’s responses and test Finn, Swain, & Handler, in press). performance, discussing scores and hypotheses derived from the testing, and reviewing written TA Represents a Paradigm Shift in Child and reports at the end of the assessment (Finn, 2007). Family Assessment Practices In this way, TA becomes family-driven and indi- TA in contrast to the traditional assessment para- vidually tailored to their particular needs and con- digm. One of the greatest strengths of TA is that it cerns. One distinctive arrangement of TA with simultaneously blends the extensive case conceptu- children and families is that parents observe the alization benefits of psychological assessment with testing of their child, either in the room, through a brief therapeutic techniques, aimed at individual one-way mirror, or on a television screen in a and familial changes (Finn, 2007). The primary goal separate room via a video link. In the Tharinger, et of TA is to initiate changes in the family system al., (2009) study, the parents reported that the abil- that result in a new ―story‖ about the child and his ity to observe and collaboratively discuss their or her problems. The procedures and techniques of child’s testing was one of the most effective com- TA have been found to result in a shift in parents’ ponents of the intervention. understanding of the child’s problems, towards one that is more coherent, accurate, compassionate, and Implications for Policy, Training, and Assessment Practices useful (Tharinger et al., 2007). A recent aggregate group study of 14 children and their families Similar to evidence-based intervention practices, (Tharinger et al., 2009), and a replicated single-case assessment is also subject to evidence-based stan- experimental design with boys presenting with op- dards. Hunsley & Mash (2007) present perhaps the positional defiant disorder (Smith et al., 2010), have key issue in this arena: demonstrated the therapeutic effectiveness of the TA model. Therapeutic changes in the child and ―A truly evidence-based approach to clinical family are thought to result from TA’s core values assessment requires not only psychometric of collaboration, humility, respect, compassion, and evidence of the soundness of instruments and openness/curiosity (Finn, 2009), which have been strategies, but also data on the fundamental found to result in a strong working alliance question of whether or not the assessment en- (Ackerman, Hilsenroth, Baity, & Blagys, 2000; Hil- terprise itself makes a difference with respect senroth, Peters, & Ackerman, 2004) and consumer to the accuracy, outcome, or efficiency of clinical activities‖ (p. 45) [italics added]. acceptability (Smith et al., 2010; Tharinger et al., 2009). Empirical evidence for TA suggests its utility in terms of improving engagement in subsequent care Collaboration and family involvement in TA. and utilization of services (e.g., Ackerman et al., Within the more traditional, information-gathering 2000; Hilsenroth et al., 2004; Michel, 2002; paradigm, psychological assessment of children Ougrin, Ng, & Low, 2008). TA with children and typically involves only limited parental involve- families has also been shown to be an effective ment, and generally aims for diagnostic clarification intervention in and of itself, without subsequent and case conceptualization to inform subsequent intervention (Smith et al., 2010). Unfortunately,

24 Volume 33, Number 3 managed care has nearly eliminated reimbursement References for psychological assessment practices (Eisman et Ackerman, S. J., Hilsenroth, M. J., Baity, M. R., & Blagys, al., 2000), which is perhaps due to a perceived M. D. (2000). Interaction of therapeutic process and alli- dearth of evidence regarding the clinical utility of ance during psychological assessment. Journal of Per- sonality Assessment, 75(1), 82-109. psychological assessment. Poston and Hanson’s (2010) recent meta-analytic study provides sound Curry, K. T., & Hanson, W. E. (2010). National survey of psychologists’ test feedback training, supervision, and and robust evidence for the effectiveness of col- practice: A mixed methods study. Journal of Personality laborative and therapeutic assessment procedures. Assessment, 92(4), 327-336.

They concluded that, ―those who engage in assess- Eisman, E. J., Dies, R. R., Finn, S. E., Eyde, L. D., Kay, G. ment and testing as usual may miss out, it seems, G., Kubiszyn, T. W., et al. (2000). Problems and limita- on a golden opportunity to effect client change and tions in using psychological assessment in the contempo- enhance clinically important treatment proc- rary health care delivery system. Professional Psychol- ogy: Research and Practice, 31(2), 131-140. esses‖ (p. 210) [italics in original]. I would like to echo this conclusion, and the recommendations of Finn, S. E. (2007). In our client's shoes: Theory and tech- these and other authors, to include therapeutic mod- niques of Therapeutic Assessment. Mahwah, NJ: Erl- baum. els of assessment in: training curricula (Curry & Hanson, 2010), revised benchmarks for evidence- Finn, S. E. (2009). Core values in Therapeutic Assessment. Excerpt from the Therapeutic Assessment website, based assessment (Poston & Hanson, 2010), and www.therapeuticassessment.com. future policy and reimbursement decisions in man- Finn, S. E., & Tonsager, M. E. (1997). Information- aged care (Eisman et al., 2000). With the advent of gathering and therapeutic models of assessment: Com- the therapeutic and collaborative assessment para- plementary paradigms. Psychological Assessment, 9(4), digm shift in child and family assessment practices, 374-385. the time is ripe for advocacy efforts aimed at rees- Guerrero, B., Lipkind, J., & Rosenberg, A. (in press). Why tablishing assessment’s distinguishing role in psy- did she put nail polish in my drink? Applying the Thera- chological services. peutic Assessment model with an African-American foster child in a community mental health setting. Jour- How I became interested in TA nal of Personality Assessment.

Hamilton, A. M., Fowler, J. L., Hersh, B., Hall, C., Finn, S.

I became interested in TA through my advi- E., Tharinger, D. J., et al. (2009). "Why won't my par- sor at the University of Tennessee, Leonard Han- ents help me?": Therapeutic Assessment of a child and dler, who is a recognized pioneer in the therapeutic her family. Journal of Personality Assessment, 91(2), and collaborative assessment movement. During 108-120. my second year of graduate training, I attended a Handler, L. (2006). The use of therapeutic assessment with workshop with Stephen Finn on the TA model and children and adolescents. In S. R. Smith & L. Handler was inspired by the therapeutic possibilities of the (Eds.), The clinical assessment of children and adoles- approach and its humanistic foundation. I am par- cents: A practitioner's handbook (pp. 53-72). Mahwah, New Jersey: Erlbaum. ticularly drawn to TA for its flexibility and indi- vidualizable procedures, as well as the remarkable Handler, L., & Clemence, A. J. (2003). Education and training in psychological assessment. In J. R. Graham, J. changes clients often experience after participation. A. Naglieri & I. B. Weiner (Eds.), Handbook of Assess- In the past three years, I have conducted numerous ment Psychology (Vol. 10, pp. 181-209). New York: TA cases and attended a number of training work- Wiley. shops on the TA model with children and families Haydel, M. E., Mercer, B. L., & Rosenblatt, E. (in press). to become competent in the approach (training op- Training assessors in Therapeutic Assessment. Journal portunities can be found at Stephen Finn’s website: of Personality Assessment. www.therapeuticassessment.com). Hilsenroth, M. J., Peters, E. J., & Ackerman, S. J. (2004). The development of therapeutic alliance during psycho-

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logical assessment: Patient and therapist perspectives Assessment, 90(6), 547-558.

across treatment. Journal of Personality Assessment, 83 Tharinger, D. J., Finn, S. E., Gentry, L., Hamilton, A. M., (3), 332-344. Fowler, J. L., Matson, M., et al. (2009). Therapeutic As-

Hunsley, J., & Mash, E. J. (2007). Evidence-based assess- sessment with children: A pilot study of treatment ac- ment. Annual Revew of Clinical Psychology, 3, 29-51. ceptability and outcome. Journal of Personality Assess-

Michel, D. M. (2002). Psychological assessment as a ment, 91(3), 238-244.

therapeutic intervention in patients hospitalized with Tharinger, D. J., Finn, S. E., Wilkinson, A. D., & Schaber, eating disorders. Professional Psychology: Research P. M. (2007). Therapeutic assessment with a child as a and Practice, 33(5), 470-477. family intervention: A clinical and research case study.

Ougrin, D., Ng, A. V., & Low, L. (2008). Therapeutic Psychology in the Schools, 44(3), 293-309.

assessment based on cognitive-analytic therapy for Tharinger, D. J., Krumholz, L., Austin, C., & Matson, M. young people presenting with self-harm: Pilot study. (in press). The development and model of Therapeutic Psychiatric Bulletin, 32, 423-426. Assessment with children: Application to school-based

Pilgrim, S., & Tharinger, D. J. (under review). Parent and assessment. In M. A. Bray & T. J. Kehle (Eds.), Oxford child experiences of neuropsychological assessment as press handbook of school psychology: Oxford University a function of child-centered therapeutic feedback. Press.

Poston, J. M., & Hanson, W. E. (2010). Meta-analysis of Justin D. Smith is a doctoral candidate in the clini- psychological assessment as a therapeutic intervention. Psychological Assessment, 22(2), 203-212. cal psychology program at the University of Tennessee in Smith, J. D. (2010). Therapeutic Assessment with children and families: Current evidence and future directions. Knoxville. He is currently com- Report on Behavioral and Emotional Disorders in pleting his predoctoral internship Youth, 10(2), 39-43. at the University of Colorado

Smith, J. D., Finn, S. E., Swain, N. F., & Handler, L. (in School of Medicine in Denver. press). Therapeutic Assessment in pediatric and primary He earned a Bachelor’s degree care psychology: A case presentation of the model's in Psychology from Whitworth application. Families, Systems, & Health. University in Spokane, WA in

Smith, J. D., & Handler, L. (2009). ―Why do I get in trou- 2005, and a Master’s degree in Psychology from the ble so much?‖: A family Therapeutic Assessment case University of Tennessee in 2007. Justin has received study. Journal of Personality Assessment, 31(3), 197- several grants and awards for his research; including 210. the Martin Mayman Award from the Society for Per- Smith, J. D., Handler, L., & Nash, M. R. (2010). Thera- sonality Assessment for distinguished contributions peutic Assessment for preadolescent boys with opposi- to the literature for an empirical case study on the tional-defiant disorder: A replicated single-case time- child TA model (Smith, Wolf, Handler, & Nash, series design. Psychological Assessment, 22(3), 593- 602. 2009). Justin’s primary research interests are TA and

Smith, J. D., Nicholas, C. R. N., Handler, L., & Nash, M. case-based time-series experimental designs, which R. (in press). Examining the clinical effectiveness of a he was able to marry in his dissertation project that family intervention session in Therapeutic Assessment: examined the efficacy of TA for preadolescent boys A single-case experiment. Journal of Personality As- with oppositional defiant disorder and their families sessment. (Smith, Handler, & Nash, 2010). This study was

Smith, J. D., Wolf, N. J., Handler, L., & Nash, M. R. awarded the Mary S. Cerney Award from the Society (2009). Testing the effectiveness of family Therapeutic for Personality Assessment for the most outstanding Assessment: A case study using a time-series design. personality assessment research paper first-authored Journal of Personality Assessment, 91(6), 518-536. by a student. Justin is also interested in health ser- Tharinger, D. J., Finn, S. E., Austin, C. A., Gentry, L. B., vices outcome research with children, adolescents, Bailey, K. E., Parton, V. T., et al. (2008). Family ses- and families, intervention process and outcome, and sions in psychological assessment with children: Goals, advanced statistical modeling of longitudinal designs. techniques, and clinical utility. Journal of Personality

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

APF PEARSON EARLY CAREER GRANT American Psychological Foundation (APF) Mission and Funding APF provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come. It executes this mission through a broad range of scholarships and grants. For all these it encourages applications from individuals who rep- resent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.

The APF Pearson Early Career Grant supports psychology’s efforts to improve areas of critical need in society. Its description, application requirements, and procedures appear below.

Description The Pearson Early Career Grant encourages early career clinicians to work in an area of critical societal need. Pearson partnered with APF to ensure psychology addresses critical needs in society.

Program Goals  To support psychology’s efforts to improve areas of critical need in society, including but not limited to innovative scientifically based clinical work with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, incarcerated or homeless individuals, children with serious emotional disturbance (SED), and adults with serious mental illness (SMI)  To encourage early career psychologists to devote their careers to under-served populations

Funding Specifics: One $12,000 annual grant

Eligibility Requirements: Psychologist with an Ed.D., Psy.D., or Ph.D. from an accredited university No more than 7 years postdoctoral

Evaluation Criteria Conformance with stated program goals and qualifications Quality and impact of proposed work Innovation and contribution to the field with proposed project Applicant’s demonstrated competence and capability to execute the proposed work

Proposal Requirements Detailed proposal that makes a case for the need to be addressed; describes the proposed project, methodol- ogy and the applicant’s qualifications; and includes a detailed budget and justification Appropriate use of assessment is encouraged Current CV Two letters of support

Submission Process and Deadline: Submit a completed application online at http://forms.apa.org/apf/grants/ by December 31, 2010.

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2010 Award Announcement Division 1 — The Society for General Psychology American Psychological Association

The Society of General Psychology (Division One of the American Psychological Association) is pleased to announce its 2010 award recipients. These award recipients were recognized at the Society’s business meeting at the APA convention in San Diego, CA.

William James Book Award — Harry C. Triandis

The winner of the 2010 William James Book Award is Harry C. Triandis for his book, Fooling Ourselves: Self-deception in Politics, Religion, and Terrorism. West- port, CN: Praeger Publishers, (2009). Triandis, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been a leader in the study of cross-cultural psychology. In addition to Fooling Ourselves, he is the author of seven other books, including Culture and Social Behavior and Individualism and Collectivism. He has edited the Handbook of Cross-Cultural Psychology and the international volume of the Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. His research has included the study of attitudes, norms, roles, values, and aspects of cognition across cultures. Fooling Ourselves extends his work by showing how self-deception has profound effects on everyday life across cultures and around the world. In addition to showing how self- deception occurs in politics, religion, and terrorism, he articulates ways to recognize and reduce its occurrence. A former president of the International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology and of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, his many awards include election as Fellow of three divisions of the American Psychological Association. Others include APA's Distinguished International Psychologist of the Year, Distinguished Lecturer of the Year, and the award for Distinguished Contribu- tions to International Psychology. Triandis is a former Distinguished Fulbright Professor, Guggenheim Fellow, Ford Foundation Faculty Fellow, Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Fellow of the International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology.

In addition, a special recognition award will be given to Alexandra Rutherford for her book, Beyond the Box: B. F. Skinner’s Technology of Behavior from Laboratory to Life, 1950s-1970s, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2009.

The WJBA awards committee, chaired by incoming President, Nancy Russo, PhD., included Robert Johnson, Ph.D., and Michael McBeath, Ph.D. The committee reviewed 12 books and selected Fooling Ourselves.

For enquiries regarding the 2010 award, please contact Nancy Felipe Russo, PhD, Department of Psy- chology, Box 871104, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1104. Inquiries for the 2011 award should be addressed electronically to Dean Keith Simonton, PhD, Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology, One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA 95616-8686m (Dean Keith Simonton [email protected]).

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continued… Ernest R. Hilgard Award for Career Contributions to General

Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr.

The winner of the Ernest R. Hilgard Award for Career Contributions to General Psychology is Dr. Ludy T. Benjamin, Professor of Psychology at Texas A & M University. The committee was chaired by Past President Don Dewsbury, and included Lewis P. Lipsitt and Douglas K. Candland.

Dr. Benjamin is noted primarily for his distinguished research and writing in the history of psychology and for his accomplishments in the teaching of psychology. Among his many honors are the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Society for the History of Psychology, American Psychological Association, 2007, a Presiden- tial Commendation, American Psychological Association, 2002, the Distinguished Career Contri- butions to Education and Training Award, the American Psychological Association’s and the Dis- tinguished Teaching in Psychology Award, the American Psychological Foundation. He has served as president of the Eastern Psychological Association and of Divisions 2 and 26 of the APA. He has published 18 books and many articles. Dr. Benjamin has been active in the administration of numerous psychological organizations. This body of work demonstrates the breadth of his knowledge and influence in the broad field of psychology.

For information regarding the 2010 award, please contact Donald Dewsbury, Department of Psy- chology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 ([email protected]). Inquiries for the 2011 award should be addressed electronically to Dr. John D. Hogan, Psychology Department, St. John’s University, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11439 ([email protected]).

George A. Miller Award — Bruce J. Ellis

The winner of the 2010 George A. Miller Award for the outstanding journal article in general psychology across specialty areas is the article, ―Fundamental di- mensions of environmental risk: The impact of harsh versus unpredictable envi- ronments on the evolution and development of life history strategies‖, by Bruce J. Ellis (U. of Arizona), Aurelio Jose Figueredo (U. of Arizona), Barbara H. Brum- bach (U. of Arizona), and Gabriel L. Schlomer (Northern Arizona University), Human Nature, 2009, 20, 204-268.

This article was the choice of the awards committee, which included Robin Wel- lington, and Mark D. Terjesen, and was chaired by Society President, John D. Hogan. Please address inquiries for 2010 to John D. Hogan, Psychology Department, St. John’s University, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11439 ([email protected]). Enquiries for 2011 should be addressed electronically to Dr. Nancy Russo, Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona ([email protected]).

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Arthur W. Staats Lecture for Unifying Psychology — Wilbert J. McKeachie, PhD

The American Psychological Foundation and the Society for General Psy- chology are pleased to announce that Wilbert J. McKeachie of The Univer- sity of Michigan has been selected to deliver the 13th Arthur W. Staats Lec- ture for Unifying Psychology, during the 2011 APA Convention in Wash- ington, DC.

The Staats Lecture was established in 1997 by the Staats family, to offer a $1,000 honorarium to a distinguished psychologist whose work crosses diverse specialties within psychology, to deliver a lecture at the APA Conven- tion, hopefully, to encourage other works in unifying psychology. The 2011 Lecturer was selected by the APF, based on a search conducted by the Soci- ety’s five-person Staats selection committee: Thomas J. Bouchard (Chair), Donald A. Dewsbury, John D. Hogan, Peter T. Salovey, and Nancy Russo. The 2010 Staats Lecturer in San Diego is Douglas Candland, Bucknell University.

The deadline for nominations for the 2011 Staats Lecturer to be presented in Washington DC is 15 February 2011. For details on this award, check with Donald Dewsbury, Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 ([email protected]).

Anne Anastasi Student Poster Award

David I. Miller, BA, & Diane F. Halpern, PhD, Claremont McKenna College Title: Physics Problem Solving and Visuospatial Skills: Correlates and Gender Differences

Recognition Awards:

Lindsay A. Corman, MA, West Virginia University, Insecure Attachment and Anne Anastasii Its Relation to Internalizing and Externalizing Symptomatology. (by Jonathan Galente)

Co Authors: Shuki Cohen, PhD, City University of New York & John Jay, College of Criminal Justice

Daisy R. Singla, MA, BS, Teachers College, Columbia University, Contrasting Internalized Stigma and Experiences With Stigma Among Chinese Patients

Co Authors: Grace H. Yeh, BA, Barnard College, Columbia University, Qi Zhao, MD, MS, Co- lumbia University in the City of New York, & Lawrence H. Yang, PhD, Columbia University in the City of New York

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Inaugural 2010 Anne Anastasi Graduate Student Research Award

This year 2010 marks the debut of the new APA Anne Anastasi Graduate Student Research Award. The 26 completed nominations received by February 15 were extraordinarily high in every way: quantity, quality, and diversity of topics. The submissions were independently rated by a national panel of 15 distinguished experts--all Fellows of the Society or APA, representing diverse specialties*. Each nominee was rated on his or her vitae (0-4), research plan (0-4), and one letter from a mentor (0-2), for a total score of 0 to 10. The final ratings reflected the high quality of the nominees, with a mean rating of 7.1, and five nominees at 9.0 or above. The results:

1. The winner: Gloria Luong, University of California-Irvine (4th year doctoral student) Age and Cross Cultural Differences in Emotion Regulation Strategy Use and Effectiveness Mentor: Susan Charles, PhD

2-5. Four Anastasi Recognition Awards (in alphabetical order, rated 9.0+ on the 0-10 scale):

Miriam Bocarsly Princeton University (2nd year doctoral student) Maternal high-fat diet in rats increases ethanol consumption and preference in off- spring Mentor: Bartley G. Hoebel, PhD

Cynthia J. Najdowski, MA University of Illinois at Chicago (4th year doctoral student) Law, psychology, and experimental research on false confessions Mentor: Bette L. Bottoms, PhD

Eric R. Pedersen, MA University of Washington (Doctoral Candidate, Clinical Psychology) Brief online interventions for alcohol abuse among American college students studying abroad Mentor: Mary E. Larimer, PhD

Kelli Vaughn-Blount, MA York University (2nd year doctoral student) History of women in psychology Mentor: Alexandra Rutherford, PhD

*The Society thanks the 15 experts who kindly offered their expertise as judges: Jeffrey R. Alberts, Arline L. Bronzaft, Emanuel Donchin, Rosalind Dorlen, Giselle B. Esquivel, David S. Glenwick, Karen Hollis, Lewis P. Lipsitt, Slater E. Newman, Thomas D. Oakland, Lynn P. Rehm, Cecil R. Reynolds, Elizabeth Scarborough, Peter Suedfeld, Jeremy Wolfe.

Details of the requirements for submission for all awards are available on the Society’s website, see http:// www.apa.org/divisions/div1. General enquiries for 2011 awards should be made to: MaryLou Cheal, PhD, Awards Coordinator, 127 E. Loma Vista Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282, [email protected].

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Call for Nominations 2011 Awards Division 1 — The Society for General Psychology American Psychological Association

The Society for General Psychology, Division One of the American Psychological Association is conducting its Year 2011 awards competition, including the William James Book Award for a recent book that serves to integrate material across psychological subfields or to provide coher- ence to the diverse subject matter of psychology, the Ernest R. Hilgard Award for a Career Contribution to General Psychology, the George A. Miller Award for an Outstanding Recent Article in General Psychology, and the Arthur W. Staats Lecture for Unifying Psychology, which is an American Psychological Foundation Award managed by the Society. In addition, there is an award for graduate students: The Anne Anastasi General Psychology Graduate Student Award (see below for details).

All nominations and supporting materials for each award must be received on or before Feb- ruary 15, 2011. With the exception of the William James Award, you are encouraged to submit your materials electronically.

There are no restrictions on nominees, and self-nominations as well as nominations by others are encouraged for these awards.

The Society for General Psychology encourages the integration of knowledge across the subfields of psychology and the incorporation of contributions from other disciplines. The Society is looking for creative synthesis, the building of novel conceptual approaches, and a reach for new, integrated wholes. A match between the goals of the Society and the nominated work or person will be an important evaluation criterion. Consequently, for all of these awards, the focus is on the quality of the contribution and the linkages made between diverse fields of psychological theory and research.

Winners will be announced at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association the year of submission. The awardees for the first four awards will be expected to give an invited address at the subsequent APA convention and also to provide a copy of the award presentation for inclusion in the newsletter of the Society (The General Psychologist). These Awardees will receive a certificate and a cash prize of $1000 to help defray travel expenses for that convention.

For the William James Book Award, nominations materials should include three copies of the book (dated post-2006 and available in print); the vitae of the author(s) and a one-page statement that explains the strengths of the submission as an integrative work and how it meets criteria established by the Society. The award criteria can be found at www.apa.org/div1/ awards. Textbooks, analytic reviews, biographies, and examples of applications are generally discouraged. Nomination letters and supporting materials should be sent to Dean Keith Simon- ton, PhD, Department of Psychology, One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis 95616 -8686; [email protected]..

For the Ernest R. Hilgard Award, nominations packets should include the candidate's vitae along with a detailed statement indicating why the nominee is a worthy candidate for the award and supporting letters from others who endorse the nomination. Nomination letters and supporting materials should be sent electronically to John D. Hogan, PhD, Psychology Department, St. John’s University, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11439 ([email protected]).

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For the George A. Miller Award, nominations packets should include four copies of the article being considered (which can be of any length but must be in print and have a post-2006 publication date), vitae of the author(s), and a statement detailing the strength of the candidate article as an outstanding contribution to General Psychology. Nomination letters and supporting materials should be sent electronically to Nancy Felipe Russo, PhD, Department of Psychology, Box 871104, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1104 [email protected].

The 2012 Arthur W. Staats Lecture for Unifying Psychology is to be awarded in 2011 and given at APA's 2012 annual convention. Nominations materials should include the candidate's vitae along with a detailed statement indicating why the nominee is a worthy candidate for the award including evidence that the nominee would give a good lecture. They should be sent electronically to Donald Dewsbury, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 ([email protected]).

The Anne Anastasi General Psychology Graduate Student Award is in its second year and some changes are being introduced. This nomination must be submitted electronically to Harold Takooshian, PhD, Psychology-916, Fordham University, New York NY 10023, [email protected].

Please send the Following Cover Sheet:

Candidates for the Anne Anastasi General Psychology Graduate Student Award should submit the following:

1. There are 2 levels of the Anastasi Award: Students with 2 years or less of graduate study and those with more than 2 years of graduate study. Circle the one that best applies to you: a. Two years or less of study beyond the baccalaureate.

b. More than two years beyond the baccalaureate.

2. I completed my masters’ degree in year: ______; or did not complete ______

3. Include: a. Name + email: b. Institution: c. A mentor + email: d. Focus of research, title:

II. Send the next three as attachments:

1. Research statement on your past/present/future work (2-3 pages, with limited number of important citations) 2. Your Curriculum Vitae 3. Supporting letter from one mentor, either attached or sent separately

These materials should be sent electronically to the 2011 Chair of the committee, Harold Ta- kooshian, PhD, Psychology-916, Fordham University, New York NY 10023, [email protected].

Each of two recipients of this award will receive $300 and a certificate in 2011. The winner will be decided based on the student’s vitae and research plan, plus a supporting letter from the student’s advisor.

Requests for further information about Division One Awards may be directed to MaryLou Cheal, PhD, Awards Coordinator, Society for General Psychology, 127 E. Loma Vista Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 ([email protected]).

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Division 51 Membership

Free, First Year Membership for New Mem- bers of the Society for the Psychological

Study of Men and Masculinity (SPSMM), Division 51 of APA

A one year, free membership for 2011 is being offered by Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity (SPSMM), Di- vision 51 of APA. SPSMM advances knowledge in the psychology of men through research, education, training, public policy, and improved clinical services for men.

Benefits of Membership Include:

Free subscription to Psychology of Men and Masculinity (the official empirical journal of Division 51). Participation in SPSMM Listserve where members exchange information and ideas, discuss research and practice, and network with colleagues. Opportunities to serve in leadership roles in Division 51’s Committees and Task Forces. Involvement with Divisional Web page on your interests and expertise in psychology of men. Opportu- nities to meet, network, and socialize with over 500 psychologists committed to advancing the psychology men and gender.

For further information about the free membership application process:

Go to Division 51’s website http://www.apa.org/divisions/div51/ for electronic application

or www.apa.org/divapp

or Contact Keith Cooke at [email protected]

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Child and Family Policy and Practice 2010 Division 37 Officers

President Membership Chair Sandra J. Bishop-Josef, Ph.D. Amy Shadoin, Ph.D. [email protected] [email protected]

Past President Fellows Chair Carolyn Schroeder, Ph.D., ABPP Diane J. Willis, Ph.D. [email protected] [email protected]

President-Elect Graduate Student Representative Karen S. Budd, Ph.D. Sangeeta Parikshak [email protected] [email protected]

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