American Psychology-Law Society

**We are Division 41 of the American Psychological Association.[](https://ap-ls.org/about/#we-are-division-41-of-the-american-psychological-association.)** AP-LS members and the organization itself work to advance the contributions of psychology to the understanding of law and legal institutions through basic and applied research; promote the education of psychologists in matters of law and the education of legal personnel in matters of psychology, including the appropriate use of psychologists in the legal system; and inform the psychological and legal communities and the general public of current research, educational and service activities in the field of psychology and law. We enhance well-being, justice, and human rights through the science and practice of psychology in legal contexts. **Our Mission** The American Psychology-Law Society outlines three goals that reflect the many activities, specialties, and contributions made by our members: - **Advancing** the contributions of psychology to the understanding of law and legal institutions through basic and applied research. - **Promoting** the education of psychologists in matters of law and the education of legal personnel in matters of psychology. - **Informing** the psychological and legal communities and the general public of current research, educational and service activities in the field of psychology and law. **Core Values** The American Psychology-Law Society commits to its vision through a mission based upon the following values: [](https://ap-ls.org/about/) Continual pursuit of excellence [](https://ap-ls.org/about/) Knowledge and application based on methods of science [](https://ap-ls.org/about/) Outstanding service to its members [](https://ap-ls.org/about/) Social justice, diversity, and inclusion [](https://ap-ls.org/about/) Ethical action in all that we do [](https://ap-ls.org/about/) Outstanding service to society **Vision Statement** The American Psychology-Law Society aspires to excel as a valuable, effective and influential organization advancing the science of psychology-law and the translation of psychology-law knowledge into practice and policy, serving as: **A uniting force** for psychology-law science and practice. **The major catalyst** for the stimulation, growth and dissemination of psychology-law science and practice. **The primary resource** for all psychology-law scholars and practitioners and for members of other disciplines with interests in psychology-law science and practice. **The premier innovator** in the education, development, and training of psychology-law scientists, practitioners and educators. **The leading advocate** for psychology-law knowledge and practice informing practitioners, policy makers and the public to use psychology-law knowledge in the pursuit of justice for all citizens. **A principal leader** and global partner promoting psychology-law knowledge and methods to improve justice in diverse, multicultural and international contexts. **An effective champion** of the application of psychology-law to promote human rights, dignity, and justice.