American Psychology-Law Society

A new special issue has been released! Guest Editors Brandon Garrett, Christopher King, and David DeMatteo have put together a tremendous issue on Justice, Legitimacy, and Technology. Check out all the articles in the issue here- buff.ly/nAfY2zt @aplssc.bsky.social @ap-ls.org

🗳️ The results are in! Congratulations to our newly elected Executive Committee leaders! We would also like to extend our appreciation to all the candidates who participated in this election. @aplssc.bsky.social

🚨 Want to get more involved with AP-LS and take the first step toward a leadership role? Now’s the time! Our annual Volunteer Drive is open and we’re inviting all members to join a Division 41 Committee. Ready to make an impact? Fill out the survey by June 30!

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The AP-LS Practice Committee invites you to the second 2025 Webinar: Working with Interpreters. Join us online on 6/18 at 10am PST/1pm EST. Register at tinyurl.com/25PCweb2

AP-LS President @cameissner.bsky.social and Dr. Hayley Cleary recently discussed their contributions to the Police Induced Confessions 2.0 Scientific Review Paper on the Truth Be Told podcast. Check out the full conversation with podcast host David Thompson here- www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-BS....

APLS is co-sponsoring an exclusive webinar with American Psychological Association President Debra Kawahara, PhD and Chief Advocacy Officer Katherine Brunett McGuire is being held 4/17/25 3PM PT.

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Editor of Law and Human Behavior @lhb-apls.bsky.social, David DeMatteo, is trained in both #psychology and #law and his research focuses on identifying ways of influencing law, policy, and practice using social science. Read our interview with Dr. DeMatteo! bit.ly/4hKV7q9 @ap-ls.org

The AP-LS Practice Committee invites you to the first 2025 Webinar: Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Join us online on 4/23 at 10am PST/1pm EST. Register at tinyurl.com/25PCwebinar1

Hope everyone enjoyed #apls2025! See you next year in Reno for #apls2026!

More correctional psychology research is needed to enact better living conditions for incarcerated individuals and working conditions for those who are employed in correctional institutions. Thank you to Ashley Batastini & David Pitts for your insights into this important area! #apls2025

What a great @ap-ls.org Legal Scholars Committee panel on due process, procedural justice and technology. Thanks @jurygirl.bsky.social, Tom Tyler, Avital Mentovich and Brandon Garrett. #APLS2025

The AP-LS Fun Run was fantastic! No rain's gonna cancel our fun! #APLS2025

Today’s plenary addressed the timely topic of trust in psych, law, science, & institutions. Panelists Amy Fettig, Joe Hamm, & Anthony Perillo shared their perspectives on why trust has eroded and how to build public trust in science & legal settings. Thank you to Tess Neal for moderating! #apls2025

During his address last night, AP-LS President Chris Meissner led a discussion launching a strategic planning project to pave the way for a bright future for AP-LS. AP-LS members will have their input solicited in the next several months! #apls2025

Get out of the gloomy weather and join the Corrections Committee THIS EVENING for a networking and social hour @ap-ls.org.

Today’s opening plenary discussed the difficulties of bringing psychology and legal fields together to tackle issues with an interdisciplinary approach. Thank you to our panelists Gilat Backar, Kenworthey Bilz, & Barbara Spellman; and to Lori Hoetger-Fendrick for moderating! #apls2025

Looking for corrections programming at the @ap-ls.org conference? Check out what's going on this week!

The #APLS2025 conference has officially started! Thank you to our 2025 Conference Co-Chairs, Jenni Cox & Lori Hoetger-Fendrick, for organizing an exciting program. Thank you to our President Christian Meissner for your leadership this year. Finally, congratulations to all our award winners!

Welcome to the #APLS2025 conference! Follow along with all the conference events on our social media pages. Keep in mind the social media drop-out policy and refrain from posting about presentations displaying the icon.

The Special Issue on bias in the justice & legal systems is here! Guest Editors Guarnera, Perillo, & Scherr put together an introduction highlighting all the articles in the issue & how the topics apply to the justice & legal system. Read the introduction for #FREE here- buff.ly/eblPGDQ @apls.org

🗓️ 2 days until #APLS2025! Make sure to tag us or use #APLS2025!

🗓️ 3 days until #APLS2025! Let us know if you'll be attending! Make sure to tag us or use #APLS2025! So excited to see all of you this week!

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Don't miss the Closing Plenary next Saturday where experts will explore how research can drive change in the corrections system. Featuring Drs. Batastini & Pitts, this session will dive into the challenges and benefits of correctional psychology research. #CorrectionsResearch #PrisonReform #apls2025

How can we rebuild trust in psychology, law, and institutions? Join us for the Friday Plenary, where Drs. Fettig, Hamm, Perillo, and Neal will discuss the erosion of public confidence in government and legal systems and ways to restore faith in justice. #TrustInJustice #PsychologyAndLaw #apls2025

We are a week away from the first day of #apls2025! Join us next Thursday for the Presidential Plenary to kick off the conference. Stay up-to-date with all the conference events through our social media pages and the Conference app.

🎉 Heading to #APLS2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico? 🌴 Dive into the ultimate Conference Survival Guide for tips on making the most of your experience in paradise! Check the link in our bio! 🏰🌊 #APLS2025 #LegalPsychology #ForensicPsychology #ConferenceLife

We're 10 days away from the 2025 Annual Conference! Follow AP-LS on all our social media pages to stay updated on all the conference events. We're on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. See you soon in sunny Puerto Rico! #apls2025

The AP-LS Graduate Grants-in-Aid and MacArthur Award deadline is February 15th! Don't miss your chance to secure funding for your project: https://buff.ly/40C6Os2 Questions? grantsinaid@ap-ls.org. 📚💡 #ResearchFunding #APLSGrants #GraduateStudents #AcademicOpportunity @aplssc.bsky.social

The AP-LS CE Committee is pleased to offer 10 grants to students and/or early career psychologists (to attend pre-conference CE workshops. To apply for a pre-conference grant (which covers the workshop registration fee), please complete the application by 1/12/25 - https://buff.ly/3PupTHp

The AP-LS Teaching, Training, and Careers Committee is seeking applications for its leadership development program Embracing Leadership. Interested in learning more about leadership opportunities within AP-LS? Apply here by December 31- buff.ly/4fInnZe