What Resources and Events Does ATSA Offer to Professionals in Sexual Abuse Prevention and Treatment?

ATSA (the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse) offers professionals a mix of continuing education, publications, referral tools, and an annual conference. Its resources are aimed at treatment providers, researchers, educators, victim advocates, law enforcement and court officials, and other stakeholder groups working to prevent sexual abuse. The main entry points are the association's website (atsa.com), its events and education listings, its information library, and its journal and newsletters.

Webinars and Continuing Education

ATSA runs a webinar series on assessment, treatment, and ethical practice. The site's "Upcoming Webinars" section lists sessions such as:

• Beyond Restrictions: Assessing and Treating Sexual Offense Behavior in a Digital World (Oct 23)
• The Continuum of Ethical Practice While Working in the Field of Sexual Abuse Prevention (Nov 30)

A "See All Upcoming Events" link leads to the full calendar. These sessions are the most direct way for practitioners to earn continuing education on current topics; check each listing for format, cost, and registration details, since the homepage does not state them.

Annual Conference

ATSA's flagship event is its Annual Conference. The next one listed is September 30 – October 2, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan (USA), with a "More Information" link on the site. The conference is the main venue for networking across disciplines and for hearing research and practice updates. If you are planning attendance, use the conference page for registration, schedule, and program details rather than relying on the homepage summary.

Research and Publications

ATSA positions research as one of its three pillars (Research. Treat. Prevent.). Two resources stand out:

• ATSA Strategic Research Agenda — a newly released document ("Forty Years in the Making") setting out the organization's research priorities. Useful if you want to align your own work with the field's stated direction or cite a shared agenda.
• ATSA Journal: Sexual Abuse — the association's scholarly journal, listed under Newsletters & Subscriptions. Appropriate for researchers and practitioners who want peer-reviewed material.

Newsletters and subscriptions are grouped together on the site; the homepage does not specify access terms, so confirm whether a subscription or membership is required before assuming open access.

Referrals, Library, and Career Resources

Beyond events and publications, the site links to:

• Treatment Referrals — a pathway for connecting individuals or agencies with treatment providers.
• Information Library — a general resource collection for professionals and the public.
• Job Postings — listings for roles in the field.

These are practical starting points if your need is a referral, background reading, or a career move rather than a specific training event.

How to Choose What to Use

ATSA describes itself as an international, multi-disciplinary organization guided by professional excellence, community safety, collaboration, and advocacy, and it promotes evidence-based assessment, treatment, and policy. That framing helps you judge fit: if your work touches assessment, treatment, management, or prevention of sexual abuse, its education and publication offerings are designed for you; if you need clinical or legal advice for a specific case, use the referral pathway rather than the general resources.