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“My perspective on social justice and equity has been shaped by witnessing the systemic injustices faced by people of color, immigrants, and other marginalized groups. I’ve seen how racial disparities manifest in access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. These disparities are not just statistics to me; they represent the lived experiences of my family, […]

View the newly approved APBS Practice Guidelines. This document includes 6 primary domains, their descriptions, and practices within each domain.

We stand united with individuals, families, communities, and organizations across the United States and around the world demanding fundamental institutional change to end systemic racism, police violence, and inequitable treatment of people that have been historically oppressed. Read the entire APBS Statement on Racial Justice

The APBS Board of Directors has endorsed the Call for Action to Prevent Gun Violence in the United States of America. Although APBS is not an advocacy group, the board understands the importance of the negative effects of gun violence in our communities, schools, families, and individuals. APBS is dedicated to implementing durable and evidence-based

In the past few months, APBS has been actively engaged with colleagues from kindred behavioral science organizations in exploring the establishment of a Coalition of Behavioral Science Organizations. Read more about the work APBS is doing to establish a Coalition of Behavior Science Organizations.

APBS video: Positive Behavior Support at Home won a gold award at this year’s Telly Awards in the category of General Online.

Watch the APBS Student Network Webinar: How To Be a Productive Writer

In these confusing and unpredictable times, we should follow NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) and NASN (National Association of School Nurses) guidelines to support children “without causing undue alarm.” Mental Health During COVID-19 (PDF)