Resources

MASOC recommends this list of Massachusetts and national resources for families, providers and young people who need support.

Massachusetts Organizations

Jane Doe. Inc.

janedoe.org

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

matsa.info

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

machildrensalliance.org

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

pathwaysforchange.help

Pathways for Change, Inc is proudly one of the first rape crisis centers to be established in Massachusetts.

Safe Kids Thrive

safekidsthrive.org

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

Information here

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.

 

National Organizations

ATSA

atsa.com

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

ncsby.org

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!

stopitnow.org

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.org

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

preventtogether.org

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

advocatesforyouth.org

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

smart.ojp.gov

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.org

NCTSN was created to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events.