Whereas this torture took place in the context of interrogations under the direction and supervision of Behavioral Science Consultation Teams (BSCTs) that included psychologists. Whereas the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Mental Health and the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture have determined that treatment equivalent to torture has been taking place at the United States Naval Base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
Whereas torture is an abhorrent practice in every way contrary to the APA's stated mission of advancing psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of promoting human welfare. We the undersigned APA members in good standing, pursuant to article IV.5 of the APA bylaws, do hereby petition that the following motion be submitted to APA members for their approval or disapproval, by referendum, with all urgency: The charge to the advisory group is to make suggestions and give input to the APA Council of Representatives on possible actions regarding the implementation of the petition resolution. Kazdin’s appointments were made after an open nominations process. Kazdin announced the formation of an advisory group concerning implementation of the resolution. Shortly thereafter, APA President Alan E. In September, this measure passed by a vote of 8,792 to 6,157. In early June 2008, APA received such a petition with the required number of signatures of members (full members in good standing) concerning the issue of whether psychologists may work in certain settings that involve the detention of individuals. Council shall take such action as may be necessary to implement the result of any such vote. The APA Bylaws state that upon petition of 1 percent of the membership, a request for a mail vote of the members of the association on any subject will be held as long as the petition is not an attempt to amend the Bylaws and is not inconsistent with the association's Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws.
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