Coalition for an Ethical Psychology

Key Events

APA bans psychologists from national security interrogations

The American Psychological Association voted to change its much criticized policies. Read More »

Independent report cites APA collusion with DoD

The Hoffman Report details how the APA shaped its ethics policies to curry favor with the DoD. Read More »

New report examines APA collusion with Pentagon and CIA

Previously undisclosed emails reveal extent of secret collaboration over ethics policies. Read More »

APA appoints investigator in response to collusion allegations

Attorney David Hoffman will investigate longstanding concerns highlighted in James Risen's new book. Read More »

APA fails to sanction Guantanamo psychologist in torture case

After almost seven years, the APA has closed the ethics complaint against John Leso without pursuing formal charges. Read More »

New report issued on health professionals and detainee abuse

An independent panel of military, ethics, medical, public health, and legal experts charged that doctors and psychologists violated standard ethical principles. Read More »

Texas Board dismisses complaint against James Mitchell

Despite multiple reports of Mitchell's involvement in waterboarding, the board said there was insufficient evidence that he violated their rules. Read More »

Questions about huge no-bid DOD contract for resiliency training

A Salon article examines a recent $31 million military contract awarded to former APA President Martin Seligman. Read More »

Groups file against psychologists involved in interrogations

Ethics investigations have been called for regarding the activities of James Mitchell, Larry James, and John Leso.Read More »

PHR issues "Experiments in Torture" report

Physicians for Human Rights provides evidence that CIA medical personnel engaged in the crime of illegal experimentation after 9/11. Read More »

The Coalition for an Ethical Psychology is dedicated to putting psychology on a firm ethical foundation in support of social justice and human rights. The Coalition has been in the lead of efforts to remove psychologists from torture and abusive interrogations.

If Not Now, When? -- Coalition Responds to APA Decision in Leso Case

The Coalition for an Ethical Psychology has responded to the American Psychological Association's recent decision not to proceed with formal ethics charges against military psychologist Dr. John Leso, despite extensive public documentation that this APA member designed and participated in abusive interrogations at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Read Our Statement »

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Further Documentation

Coalition member Trudy Bond filed an ethics complaint against Dr. Leso with the APA Ethics Office almost seven years ago on April 15, 2007, and she provided additional documentation the following year. Coalition member Steven Reisner filed an ethics complaint regarding Dr. Leso’s actions with the New York State Department of Education on July 7, 2010. These three documents can be accessed below.