Informing the Courts with the Best Research.
The American Psychological Association has historically provided important psychological research that has helped shape major court decisions. Read more about the 10 most impactful briefs from the past 60 years.

Council on Social Work Education Awarded $500K SAMHSA Grant for Practitioner Education in Substance Use Disorders.
The Council on Social Work Education was recently awarded a $500,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to expand substance use disorder (SUD) practitioner education in the social work field. Learn more about the grant and the development of the SUD curriculum.

American Psychiatric Association and Coalition Outline Policy Reforms to Improve Mental Health Care in Criminal Justice System.
The American Psychiatric Association has joined a coalition that is advocating for systemic changes to how behavioral health is being managed within the criminal justice system. Read more about their comprehensive list of recommendations, as well as goals and next steps.