Presenting Division 18, Psychologists in Public Service: legacy and leadership.
This article presents the Presidential Address for Division 18, Psychologists in Public Service, at the American Psychological Association (APA) 2011 convention. The address and article discuss the legacy and brief history of Division 18 and the leadership components currently within the division. Psychologists in Public Service was a charter division of APA, developed to serve the increasing needs of widely varied clients in public sector agencies and the psychologists providing services to those clients. The division continues to be a leader in APA and the mental health profession in general for public service needs. By reviewing these foundational components, members of the division can help identify their history and future directions.
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