Resources
MASOC recommends this list of Massachusetts and national resources for families, providers and young people who need support.
Jane Doe. Inc.
Jane Doe Inc., (JDI) brings together organizations and people across Massachusetts committed to ending domestic violence and sexual assault. The organization advocates for responsive public policy and public awareness through resources and its support of member organizations.
MATSA
The Massachusetts Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Inc. (MATSA) is a non-profit local chapter of the national parent organization. It was formed in 1995 to carry out the mission of ATSA at the state level.
MACA
The Massachusetts Children’s Alliance (MACA) is an accredited state chapter of the National Children’s Alliance and membership organization of the 12 Children’s Advocacy Centers.
Pathways for Change
Pathways for Change, Inc is proudly one of the first rape crisis centers to be established in Massachusetts.
Safe Kids Thrive
Safe Kids Thrive provides tools and resources at no cost to youth-serving organizations to keep children safe from sexual abuse.
Massachusetts Legislative Task Force for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
The Massachusetts Legislative Task Force for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse is comprised of members representing nearly 30 child and family-serving agencies, offices and organizations in Massachusetts.
ATSA
The Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) is an international, multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to making society safer by preventing sexual abuse.
NCSBY
The National Center on Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY) provides information, training and technical assistance for working with children and adolescents with sexual behavior problems and illegal sexual behavior.
Stop It Now!
Stop It Now! is a nonprofit that has been preventing child sexual abuse since 1992 through a confidential helpline, a vast library of resources, training for youth-serving professionals and more.
WhatsOK
WhatsOK is free online resources and a helpline for young people (ages 14-21) to ask questions and understand healthy sexuality and behaviors.
National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Neglect
The prevention coalition is a unified effort to promote the healthy development of children and youth, and end their sexual abuse and exploitation.
Advocates for Youth
Advocates for Youth works alongside thousands of young people here in the U.S. and around the globe as they fight for sexual health, rights, and justice.
DOJ Smart Office
The SMART Office assists with implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act and provides assistance to criminal justice professionals across the entire spectrum of sex offender management activities needed to ensure public safety.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
NCTSN was created to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events.