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 MATSA is one of the few ATSA chapters who have invested in policy change.  And it has begun to pay off.  Over the past three years, MATSA in cooperation with our sister organization, MASOC, have spent time building coalitions with other organizations that care deeply about stopping and preventing sexual violence.  Key to our work is joining the Adam Walsh Working Group chaired by Representative Kay Khan.  Through this working group we have been able to... READ MORE
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14th Annual Joint Conference from MASOC and MATSA

April 11-13, 2012
Royal Crown Plaza and Trade Center
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Three (full-day) intensive training sessions on adult and adolescent/child topics by internationally recognized presenters: David Burton, Michael Miner, David Thornton, and Robin Wilson.
The keynote speaker this year is Reverend Debra Haffner from the Religious Institute.  Reverend Haffner is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Religious Institute and was Chief Executive Officer of SIECUS for over ten years.  Reverend Haffner authored the first faith-based policy addressing how to safely involve someone who has sexually abused into the congregation and has authored numerous award-winning books about healthy sexual development.
Please look for the announcement to register by mid-January.  If you are a MASOC or MATSA member you will hear near the first of the year.  Anyone who is an ATSA member is automatically a MATSA member.  To become an ATSA member, CLICK HERE.
 
The MATSA Resource Directory Is Now Available

Please take the opportunity to view the newly created MATSA Resource Directory.  It offers a simple way to identify treatment providers in your area with an easy to use map. The link to the Directory is located at the bottom of the menu on the left and is titled "Resource Directory".  If you are a member of MATSA and would like your information posted on this Directory please contact Laurie Guidry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (413) 427-6903.
 
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