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Links to online resources

Support and Available Help For:

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

Adults and Juveniles with Sexual Behavior Problems

Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

Family and Friends of Abusers and Victims

Research and Education

Policy and Legislation

Legal Advocacy

Child Exploitation on the Internet

General Information on Child Abuse and Neglect

Crisis Lines and Suicide Prevention Information

Adults and Juveniles with Sexual Behavior Problems

Information and Referrals for Adults

Stop It Now!
351 Pleasant Street, Suite B319, Northampton, MA 01060
Office: 413.587.3500 Fax: 413. 587.3505
Helpline: 1.888.PREVENT (1.888.773.8368), helpline@stopitnow.org
General inquiries: info@stopitnow.org
www.stopitnow.org

Stop It Now! offers adults the tools they need to prevent sexual abuse before a child is harmed. We provide support, information and resources that enable individuals and families to keep children safe and create healthier communities. In collaboration with our network of community-based programs, we reach out to adults who are concerned about their own or others sexualized behavior toward children.

Our website and our confidential, national toll-free HELPLINE (1.888.PREVENT) provide information, resources and referrals.
The Helpline is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-6:00PM (EST) at 1.888.PREVENT (1.888.773.8368).


The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA)
4900 SW Griffith Drive, Suite 274
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 643-1023  Fax (503) 643-5084 
Email :  atsa@atsa.com
www.atsa.com

ATSA provides referrals for affiliated sex offender treatment providers throughout the United States. ATSA is a professional membership association for clinicians working with and treating sexual abusers. ATSA has local state chapters around the nation. Their focus is on the prevention of sexual abuse through effective management of sex offenders. It was founded to foster research, facilitate information exchange, further professional education, and provide advancement of professional standards and practices in the field of sex offender evaluation and treatment.


Child Molestation Research & Prevention Institute
P.O. Box 7593
Atlanta, GA 30357
(404) 872-5152
or
274 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 808-0386
contact@childmolestationprevention.org
www.childmolestationprevention.org

The Child Molestation Research & Prevention Institute is a national science-based nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse through research, education, and family support. Because people who develop a sexual interest in children usually develop it during their teenage years and even younger, its focus is on providing information to professionals and to families about the early warning signs of a problem, as well as the availability of early diagnosis and effective treatment from a sex-specific specialist.


National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA)
7222 Ambassador Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
410.265.1490    Fax410.597.9656
Email:  aboring@ncianet.org
http://www.ncianet.org

NCIA is a private non-profit agency providing training, technical assistance, research and direct services to criminal justice, social services, and mental health organizations and clients across the county.  They work on assessment and planning to reduce institutional overcrowding, alternative sentencing, community integration of juvenile and adult offenders, mental health and developmentally disabled clients.  The organization also provides health counseling to adult and juvenile sex offenders and their families and to victims of sexual abuse. NCIA provides pretrial analysis, early release, community custody, intense supervision and electronic monitoring programs.


The Safer Society Foundation, Inc. (SSFI)
PO Box 340
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-3132
www.safersociety.org

A national research, advocacy and referral center dedicated to the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse. SSFI was founded in 1964.  They offer a variety of services including the Safer Society Press, sex offender treatment referrals, responding to research requests, and training and consultation. Excellent publications for treatment providers, child & adult offenders, survivors and mandated reporters.  A free catalog is available.

Sexual Abuser Treatment Referral Line
SSFI runs a national referral service for anyone interested in locating a treatment provider for an individual with sexual behavior problems. Available by phone (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, EST), fax or email.


Sex Abuse Treatment Alliance (SATA)
SATA-SORT
P.O. Box 761
Milwaukee WI 53201
(517) 482-2085 (voicemail only)
Email: help@satasort.org

SATA is a non-profit organization to prevent sexual abuse by educating the public, supporting and working with those who have been abused and who have abused; sharing resources and referrals for those abused, the abusers and treatment providers; promoting workable clinical methods for treatment of the abused and abusers, promoting the use of restorative justice methods, and supporting research in treating sex offenders.  SATA also provides a network of support for abusers who are currently in treatment and answers to general questions about sex offender treatment from the point of view of recovery. Adults abusing or family members can request answers to questions about jail, treatment or recovery.


The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health
PO Box 725544
Atlanta, GA 31139
(770) 541-9912   
Email:  sash@sash.net http://www.sash.net/

The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting public and professional awareness and understanding of addictive/compulsive sexual behavior and its associated negative consequences. SASH provides access to education, information and referral resources, encouraging wellness for all those we serve.

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Information and Referrals for Juveniles

Stop It Now!
351 Pleasant Street, Suite B319, Northampton, MA 01060
Office: 413.587.3500 Fax: 413. 587.3505
Helpline: 1.888.PREVENT (1.888.773.8368), helpline@stopitnow.org
General inquiries: info@stopitnow.org
www.stopitnow.org

Stop It Now! offers adults the tools they need to prevent sexual abuse before a child is harmed. We provide support, information and resources that enable individuals and families to keep children safe and create healthier communities. In collaboration with our network of community-based programs, we reach out to adults who are concerned about their own or others sexualized behavior toward children.

Our website and our confidential, national toll-free HELPLINE (1.888.PREVENT) provide information, resources and referrals.
The Helpline is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-6:00PM (EST) at 1.888.PREVENT (1.888.773.8368).


The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA)
4900 SW Griffith Drive, Suite 274
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 643-1023  Fax (503) 643-5084 
Email :  atsa@atsa.com
www.atsa.com

ATSA provides referrals for affiliated sex offender treatment providers throughout the United States. ATSA is a professional membership association for clinicians working with and treating sexual abusers. ATSA has local state chapters around the nation. Their focus is on the prevention of sexual abuse through effective management of sex offenders. It was founded to foster research, facilitate information exchange, further professional education, and provide advancement of professional standards and practices in the field of sex offender evaluation and treatment.


National Adolescent Perpetration Network  (NAPN)
Kempe Center
1825 Marion Street
Denver, CO 80218
Office: (303) 864-5192 Fax: (303) 837-2791
Email: Ryan.Gail@tchden.org
www.kempe.org/napn

National Adolescent Perpetration Network is a cooperative network of professionals working with sexually abusive youth. NAPN provides information and referrals, hosts annual national conferences, and advocates for reasonable, evidence based responses to these youth. Individuals seeking information or treatment referrals can contact Gail Ryan.


The Safer Society Foundation, Inc. (SSFI)
PO Box 340
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 247-3132
www.safersociety.org

A national research, advocacy and referral center dedicated to the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse. SSFI was founded in 1964.  They offer a variety of services including the Safer Society Press, sex offender treatment referrals, responding to research requests, and training and consultation. Excellent publications for treatment providers, child & adult offenders, survivors and mandated reporters.  A free catalog is available.

Sexual Abuser Treatment Referral Line
SSFI runs a national referral service for anyone interested in locating a treatment provider for an individual with sexual behavior problems. Available by phone (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, EST), fax or email.

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Self-help for Sexual Addictions

Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
ISO of SAA
PO Box 70949
Houston, TX 77270
1-800-477-8191  or  1-713-869-4902 (10am - 6pm  M-F)
Email:  info@saa-recovery.org
www.sexaa.org/online.htm

SAA is not a therapy group, but a 12-step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency.  SAA members define their own sexual boundaries with their sponsors and other group members. SAA also has online meetings for addicts


Sexaholics Anonymous (SA)
PO Box 3565
Brentwood, TN 37024
(615) 370-6062  Fax (615) 370-0882
Email:  saico@sa.org
www.sa.org

SA is not a therapy group, but a 12-step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve a common problem and help others achieve sexual sobriety.  Anyone whose lust has become an addiction and wishes to become sexually sober is welcome.  SA also has a program that allows prisoners to receive information and be put in touch with other sexaholics in prison.  Publications, manuals, and brochures on SA are available. 


Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA)
PO Box 1585
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10011
1-800-977-HEAL /1-800-977-4325
Email:  info@sca-recovery.org    
www.sca-recovery.org

SCA is not a therapy group, but a 12-Step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from sexual compulsion.  Anyone having difficulties with sexual compulsion is welcome.  SCA has state chapters, a newsletter, a support oriented chat room and an online bookstore.  A list of SCA meetings can be obtained by calling or checking online. 

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Online Resources

ChildLustRecovery.org - Recovery from Child Pornography Use
http://www.childlustrecovery.org/index.html
Understanding the harm of child pornography to the user and their family, successful recovery stories, federal and state laws, reporting, and getting help.


Croga.org - You Can Stop!
http://www.croga.org
A free and anonymous guide to help identify and explore behaviors associated with accessing illegal sexual images online.  This self-directed program offers techniques to cope with difficult emotions and thoughts which impact illegal use of the Internet.  Not meant as a substitute for specialized treatment.


Cybersexualaddiction.com
www.cybersexualaddiction.com
If you or someone you know is using the computer for sexual activities that are causing harm or losses, to themselves or those they love, there are resources here.


Internet Behavior Consulting Company
www.internetbehavior.com/services/resource_center.htm
Cybersex addiction and internet addiction resources useful to professionals, parents, and those concerned about their own cybersexual behavior. Resources include an online workbook.


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