Law and human behavior in the age of open science and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Abstract:  The 50th anniversary of Law and Human Behavior provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the journal’s past and future. During my term as editor-in-chief (2019–2024), our editorial team advanced two key initiatives: promoting open science and expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion. We sought to strengthen scientific validity by adopting the Transparency and Openness Promotion Guidelines, enhancing reporting standards, and supporting practices such as registered reports. We also prioritized representation by publishing special issues on race and bias, increasing the diversity of the editorial board, and launching a reviewer mentoring program to expand the pipeline for future leadership. Together, these efforts underscore the importance of integrating scientific rigor with equity-driven practices to ensure that Law and Human Behavior remains the premier outlet for scholarship on psychology and law. Future work is necessary to better align our field’s overwhelmingly positive attitudes toward open science with actual engagement and to expand the journal’s diversity pipeline. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved)