The APA is actively involved with monitoring federal legislation as it pertains to psychology. One of the major ways that the APA communicates with members about this legislation is through Action Alerts, as described in this section. Action Alerts come in both fax and e-mail form and they provide specific information about legislative activity and needs. As indicated, this usually entails writing a letter or making a phone call to identified legislators concerning the issue. The SAC will serve as the point of contact for state legislation, by virtue of their close connection with your State Psychological Association.
Advocacy is reciprocal.
As students become more involved in advocacy work on behalf of other students and the profession as a whole, more opportunities will develop for students voices to be heard and there will be many more people ready and willing to listen and hear our united voices.