American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL)

About the Organization
The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL, pronounced "apple") is an organization of psychiatrists dedicated to excellence in practice, teaching, and research in forensic psychiatry. Founded in 1969, AAPL currently has over 2,000 members in North America and around the world.

Goals:
The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law promotes scientific and educational activities in forensic psychiatry by:
• Facilitating the exchange of ideas and practical clinical experience through publications and regularly scheduled national and regional meetings.
• Sponsoring continuing education programs for both forensic and general psychiatrist and other mental health and legal professionals.
• Developing ethical guidelines for forensic psychiatry.
• Stimulating research in forensic psychiatry and providing a forum for the presentation of the results of such research.
• Developing guidelines for education and training in forensic psychiatry for both general psychiatry residents and post-residency fellows.
• Providing information to the public through a speaker's bureau and published literature.