We invite you to submit topics for presentations for the MARATSA Conference:

Preventing Sexual Abuse Learning Together/Working Together

MARATSA is a multi-disciplinary regional organization. Through research, education, and shared learning MARATSA promotes evidence-based practice, public policy, and community strategies that lead to the establishment of standards for assessment, evaluation, treatment, management, and supervision of individuals who have sexually abused or are at risk to abuse. 

The 15th Annual MARATSA conference will address issues that arise in working with adolescent and adult sexual abusers. This conference is developed for social workers, psychologists, probation officers, mental health providers, researchers, polygraphers, victim advocates as well as court and correction staff members. 

Deadline for submission is January 31, 2025 

Please include the following: 

• Title of Presentation 
• One-page abstract 
• Type of presentation (1st and 2nd choice) Poster, 1.5-hour Workshop, 3 hour Seminar, or full day for Wednesday or Thursday 
• Level of knowledge (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced) 
• Focus (Research, Criminal Justice, Treatment, Assessment, Prevention) 
• For each presenter: Name, degree, title, affiliation, address, phone, fax, email, current curriculum vitae and one-paragraph bio 
• Three Learning Objectives for the presentation 
• Audio/Visual Needs 
• Attach submission materials and email to Kelly Noonan at  kbarto0819@gmail.com 

We invite you to submit topics including, but not limited to:

• Containment model/treatment, probation and polygraphers working together
• Innovative treatment approaches, interventions and techniques
• Primary prevention
• Recidivism prevention
• Assessment
• Research
• Clinical – Criminal Justice interface
• Community Involvement
• Etiology of sex offense behavior
• Program evaluation
• Diversity Equality and Inclusion
• Restorative Justice
• Reunification
• Working with neurodiverse clients
• Any other relevant topics

We Appreciate Your Submission! 

• Presenters for workshops and seminars will have their registration fee waived. 
• First poster presenter will receive a 25% discount. 

Questions? Email: Kelly Noonan  kbarto0819@gmail.com  

Watch for upcoming announcements: www.MARATSA.net