Traumatic StressPoints accepts brief articles (250­500 words) on topics related to the study and treatment of traumatic stress related disorders. Topic areas include innovative programs and treatment approaches, assessment/diagnosis, theory on the biological and/or psychological bases of PTSD, policy and legal issues, and other relevant subjects. Articles may deal specifically with particular types of traumatic experiences, including violence, sexual abuse, rape, incest, war, torture & imprisonment, refugees, disasters, emergency service workers, death and bereavement issues, and others.

For deadline information contact Felicia Strong at ISTSS headquarters (847/480-9080 or fax 847/480-9283). Completed articles should be mailed to Felicia Strong, Managing Editor, ISTSS, 60 Revere Drive, Suite 500, Northbrook, IL 60062. Where possible, please include a photograph of the primary author for publication.

If available, a version of the article on floppy disk (in any standard word processing or ASCII text format) should also be included. Articles may also be sent via e-mail to F.Strong@istss.org.

For more information on the suitability of an article for publication, contact Editor Art Blank, MD, at 301/469-8665 or fax 301/469-2470.