MASOC & MATSA Joint Conference
Details to come on the 2025 event. The 26th annual joint conference was a virtual event on April 3 & 4, 2024. This is a one-of-a-kind educational opportunity by two leading organizations preventing, treating and assessing problematic sexual behaviors in youth.
26th Annual MASOC/MATSA Joint Conference
Preventing Sexual Violence Through Assessment, Treatment and Safe Management
April 3-4, 2024 | Virtual Event
Cost (early bird rate): $99 for one day, $180 for two days
Special discounts available for students with current .edu addresses. NOTE: After March 19, 2024, the registration fee will increase by $25.00.
Up to 14 CE Credits available, included in admission cost
William James College (WJC) is our co-sponsor and has generously offered to help host this year’s virtual conference. Through WJC, we will be able to offer 14 CE Credits over two days.
The 2024 MASOC & MATSA joint conference was a two-day, virtual event featuring 18 fantastic presentations related to children and adolescents with problematic sexual behaviors and adults who have sexually abused.
Keynote Speakers
James C. Wadley, PhD
Deconstructing Black Male Sexual Stereotypes and the Necessity
for Clinicians to Promote Sex Positive Narratives
John Bradford, MBChB DPM
Vicarious Trauma an Occupational Hazard for Forensic Mental Health
Professionals
Featured Presentations
MASOC Track
Workshops that focus on adolescents or children engaging in problematic sexual behavior.- Tyffani Dent will talk about culturally informed and gender responsive treatment for adolescent girls.
- Kevin Creeden will focus on the effects of adversity and maltreatment on the youth we treat
- Lynn Sanford will address the power of shame.
MATSA Track
Workshops that focus on adults who perpetrate sexual violence.- Deidre D’Orazio discusses therapeutic optimism and 365 degree prevention.
- Mark Olver talks about therapeutic approaches with high psychopathy sexual offending populations
- An excellent array of student research talks will be offered by Ray Knight’s lab
With Special Thanks to Our Conference Sponsors
Center for Integrative Psychological Services, Inc.
Centurion
Counseling and Psychotherapy Center, Inc.
Hillcrest Educational Centers
Jane Doe, Inc.
Jeff Butts, LICSW & Associates
Justice Resource Institute
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Pathways for Change, Inc.
Stetson School (an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation)
The Whitney Academy, Inc.
Recorded Webinars
MACA and MASOC held a series of five free webinars to increase understanding about children (5-12) engaging in problematic sexual behaviors and how to effectively intervene.