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Why Join SCRA

1. Access to The Community Psychologist, which contains the latest news from SCRA’s leadership and members, as well as opportunities for professional development and collaboration;

2. A subscription to the American Journal of Community Psychology (a $280 value) and online access to all current and past issues;

3. A reduced rate (75% off) for an individual subscription to the Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community;
Reduced membership dues for members of The Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice (http://www.bhjustice.org) (see details below);

3. Involvement in formal and informal meetings at regional and national conferences;

4. Participation in Interest Groups, Councils and Committees;

5. Access to SCRA listservs for active and continuous interaction about resources and issues in community research and action;

6. Access to the members section of the SCRA website, which includes resources for teaching, practice, research, and policy; employment information; notices of regional conferences; links to international community psychology organizations; and member blogs;

7. Access to the online Membership Directory which features hundreds of contacts right at your fingertips; Opportunities for students to be active participants. (e.g., Representatives on the Executive Committee, Student Regional Coordinators, presentations at regional Eco-Community conferences, members of the Editorial Board of the AJCP, contributors to TCP, the society newsletter);

8. Access to unique student benefits, e.g., travel awards to biennial conferences, scholarships to support students on their research projects, dissertation awards recognizing outstanding student contributions;

9. Opportunities for on-going professional development (e.g., individual and group mentoring, trainings, and consultation via an early career listserv).