One idea might be to partner with the APA Education-Public Policy office.

There is already a Federal Education Advocacy network (FEDAC), which was instrumental in lobbying Congress and the Senate to pass the Campus Care and Counseling Act, which was just signed by President Bush (yes, he does

occasionally do positive things). I am the campus representative for

Seton Hall, and I periodically receive requests to round up the troops to write letters or call politicians to support a current bill or initiative.

This might be extended to lobbying for social justice initiatives. All

politicians respond to public pressure, and while it would be desirable to replace some representatives with ones more friendly to our positions, the next best thing would be to mobilize a large group of psychologists and students to make our views well known to those who are there now. Even if folks don't want to work through the APA central office, this seems to be a good model, which could maybe be managed by a subcommittee an existing group or groups (e.g., CSJ) -- and I'd be happy to help if anyone is interested in an approach like this.

Regards,

Pam

Pamela F. Foley, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor and Practicum Coordinator Department of Professional Psychology & Family Therapy Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ 07079

(973) 275-2742

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