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History of the American Association for Correctional Psychology

NCJ Number
209652
Journal
Criminal Justice and Behavior Volume: 32 Issue: 2 Dated: April 2005 Pages: 123-142
Author(s)
Curt R. Bartol; Naomi J. Freeman
Date Published
April 2005
Length
20 pages
Annotation
This article traces the history of the American Association for Correctional Psychology (AACP) from 1954 to the present.
Abstract
This article offers a historical look into the beginnings and development of correctional psychology in the United States, including those individuals most influential in that development. The article begins with a discussion of the growth of the AACP, and its various name changes, which was founded in 1953 under the name Society of Correctional Psychologists. This if followed by a discussion of the development of ethics standards for correctional psychologists as well as the development and ratification of AACP bylaws, which were first enacted in 1967. The article continues with a look at the history of AACP publications, which closely parallels the history of the AACP itself. The article includes a discussion of the newsletter Correctional Psychologist and the scholarly journal Criminal Justice and Behavior. An entire list of AACP presidents is also provided. References, 1 table