Society for the study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence

Division 48 of the APA

www.peacepsych.org -

established in 1990 as the Division of Peace Psychology within the American Psychological Association

purpose: increase and apply psychological knowledge in the pursuit of peace

(Peace here is defined broadly to include both the absence of war and the creation of positive social conditions which minimize destructive conflicts and promote human well-being.)

Peace Psychology

1) to encourage psychological research, education, and training on issues concerning peace, nonviolent conflict resolution, reconciliation, and the causes, consequences and prevention of war and other forms of destructive conflict;

2) to provide an organization that fosters communication among researchers, teachers, and practitioners who are working on peace issues; and

3) to apply the knowledge and the methods of psychology in the advancement of peace, non-violent conflict resolution, reconciliation, and the prevention of war and other forms of destructive conflict.