The Psychological Maltreatment Alliance (PMA) has appointed Dr. Judith Rycus as the new Executive Committee Chair. With her extensive background in organizational development, strategic management, and training science, Dr. Rycus will play a pivotal role in guiding the alliance’s efforts to enhance the dissemination and implementation of its initiatives.

The PMA is dedicated to advancing research, policy, and education aimed at eradicating psychological maltreatment and fostering child well-being. The alliance's comprehensive definition and description of psychological maltreatment was officially endorsed by the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC), underscoring its significant impact on the field.

Dr. Rycus is joined by a distinguished Executive Committee that includes Dr. Marla Brassard, Dr. Stuart Hart, Dr. Amy Baker, Dr. Mel Schneiderman, Dr. Jody Manly, and Dr. Rosilyn Murov. Together, this team is set to drive forward the PMA’s mission with renewed focus and strategic vision.

For more details on the PMA’s professional development, research, and policy initiatives, please visit their website at https://www.psychologicalmaltreatment.org/.