The SPP Anti-Racism in Research Subgroup is actively working on multiple initiatives to promote anti-racism in pediatric psychology research:

• A systematic review of the state of the Pediatric Psychology literature in terms of inclusive research and reporting practices
• Guidelines or best practices for inclusive research
• A bank of resources to promote inclusive research practices—from starting a lab to use of systems-based language in manuscripts.

Additionally, multiple new efforts are underway:

• URM Research Mentoring program supported by a SPP Anti-Racism Grant
• A group that can review manuscripts for inclusive, systems-based language prior to submission

The SPP Anti-Racism in Research Subgroup has also been reading and discussing articles as a group. Articles that we have discussed thus far include:

• Editorial: A Call to Action for an Antiracist Clinical Science
• Upending Racism in Psychological Science: Strategies to Change How Our Science is Conducted, Reported, Reviewed & Disseminated
• Incorporate Systems-Centered Language
• Ten simple rules for building an antiracist lab
• Revising evaluation metrics for graduate admissions and faculty advancement to dismantle privilege

If interested in more information or to join the SPP Anti-Racism in Research Subgroup, please contact:

• Cindy Gerhardt: Gerhardt@nationwidechildrens.org
• Glynnis McDonnell: McDonnell@georgetown.edu
• Colleen Stiles-Shields: Colleen_Stiles-Shields@rush.edu