Next Steps re: Diversity and Social Justice
September 2020 Executive Director Update
Formed in 2018, the Diversity and Social Justice committee is a collection of SPA leaders dedicated to advancing Diversity and Social Justice throughout SPA and the personality assessment field. Check back soon for an update from the committee.
2022 Diversity and Social Justice Committee







Resources
Podcasts addressing EISJ topics:
- FANTI - Maximum Fun Network
- Hot Take
- Strict Scrutiny - Crooked Media
- Still Processing - NPR
- Code Sw!tch
- The Society for Black Neuropsychology w/ Dr. Courtney Ray: Podcast
- Unconscious Bias in Assessment w/ Dr. Linda McGhee: Podcast
- Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Assessment w/ Dr. Bryn Harris: Podcast
- Autism in Girls & Women w/ Dr. Donna Henderson: Podcast
Articles:
- Deliberate Context-Driven Conceptualization in Psychological Assessment by Jordan Wright (2021, JPA)
- Free for SPA Members, just login to the website to access the Journal of Personality Assessment
- Gender & Sexuality in Psychological Assessment by Brabender & Mihura (2016): T&F Chapter 1
- Choose the ‘Preview PDF’ and it will take you to the Table of Contents and a Free Chapter 1
Webinars:
- Psychological Assessment of Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons: Webinar by Pearson (Sept 30, 2021)
- Black Luminaries in Neuropsychology: Dr. Marc Norman, ABPP/ABCN (YouTube)
- Tele-Assessment and Access: Addressing Issues, but Creating New Ones Webinar w/A Jordan Wright by Pearson
- Free at PAR Training Portal for PAR Account Holders: Evaluating English Language Learners