
Change starts with a single action. One action, one voice, one commitment—each creates a ripple
that grows into a powerful wave. ATSA invites you to be a changemaker, turning small moments into
lasting movements. Together, we can turn ripples into waves and waves into lasting change.
The 44th Annual Research and Treatment Conference will be held
September 15-17, 2025 at the Renaissance Hotel Orlando, Florida.
Sessions, events, and meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration is required.
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Plenary Speakers
The 2025 ATSA conference features the field’s top researchers and practitioners,
providing state-of-the-art knowledge to increase public safety by improving
the assessment, treatment, and management of persons who sexual offend.

Dr. Stacey Benson
Forensic Psychologist
Sex Offender Treatment and Assessment of North Dakota (STAND)

Dr. Debby Herbenick
Provest Professor, Department of Applied Health Science
Director, Center for Sexual Health Promotion

Patrick Sandford
Playwright/Actor
"GROOMED"
New This Year: A Virtual Experience
In 2025 we’re offering a new virtual experience option featuring a carefully selected lineup of plenaries and concurrent sessions.
Our expert conference committee carefully reviewed all sessions to create a curated balanced program.
- Diverse Topics: This selection includes an array of concurrent sessions meant to target a diverse audience who treat both adults and youth.
- Speaker & Quality-Driven: Sessions were chosen based on the expertise of presenters and high ratings from our peer-review process.
This curated format ensures you receive a high-impact, well-rounded experience.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education is being coordinated and sponsored by the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse. Attendees can earn up to 17 continuing education credits by attending the full conference.
ATSA is for Everyone
The Annual Research and Treatment Conference is the ultimate gathering for treatment providers, researchers, lawyers, students, parole and probation officers, victim advocates, policymakers, and all individuals preventing sexual abuse to improve their practice and influence the field.




















