Advocacy & Policy:
Psychology and psychologists have an important role to play through advocacy for well-informed policy by providing available scientific knowledge about sexual orientation and gender diversity to the public, policy makers and the media.
Below are IPsyNet and other recommended resources that present scientific knowledge specifically related to sexual orientation and gender diversity in everyday language for a range of audiences, in many contexts and with numerous examples.
Advocacy and Public Education
Advocacy and public education efforts can take many forms. Outreach opportunities for psychology organizations can range from producing fact sheets and brochures to formal public responses to policy issues and more.
Policy
Scientific psychological knowledge based on relevant research can contribute to the formulation of sound organizational and public policy to address specific issues and concerns that affect the health and human rights of sexual orientation and gender diverse people.
Media
The media is a significant force for shaping public opinion and policy. Psychology and psychologists have an important research-based, perspective to bring to public discourse that plays out in print, across the airwaves, through social media and other platforms.