The Manfred S. Guttmacher Award, established in 1975, recognizes an outstanding contribution to the literature of forensic psychiatry in the form of a book, monograph, paper, or other work published or presented at a professional meeting between May 1 and April 30 of the award year cycle.
APA Component(s)
- Council on Psychiatry and Law
- Manfred S. Guttmacher Corresponding Committee
Co-sponsor
American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL)
Prize
- $1,000
- Plaque
- Award lecture
Criteria/Eligibility
- Original works in the field of forensic psychiatry presented and/or published between May 1 and April 30 of the award review year may be nominated
Nomination Requirements
- Seven copies of the work
- A statement of the nature and importance of its contribution to the literature may also be provided
Deadline
June 1
Award Notification
January
Award Presentation
Award presentation and lecture will be held at APA Annual Meeting.
Submission and Staff Contact
Ashley Witmer
awitmer@psych.org
(202) 559-3892