ATSA Membership Application

A person who is currently working on a full-time basis for at least 40 hours per week either in a related area (such as the treatment of sexually abused children, adult victim/survivors of sexual abuse, or non-offending spouses) or in a non-clinical capacity such as the criminal justice system.

Individuals involved in clinical practice, providing assessment and treatment services, and/or those individuals involved in conducting research related to sexually offending behavior, who qualify for other member categories, are not eligible for associate membership.

(Associate members do not receive the ATSA Journal or Listserv.)

Application Procedure for Membership:

• Completed application form.
• Non-refundable application processing fee of $35.00 (required at time of application).
• If professionally licensed, the applicant must provide verification from the licensing board. If online verification is available, ATSA will obtain the verification and no action is required by the applicant.
• If not professionally licensed, one letter of reference from a supervisor or colleague is required.

A person who provides clinical services to, or conducts research, prevention, or program management of, individuals who have engaged in or are at risk of sexual offending. No degree or hour requirements. Examples include: Psychologists, therapists, social workers, medical practitioners, academics, researchers, program administrators, and others with similar duties.

Application Procedure for Membership:

• Completed application form.
• Non-refundable application processing fee of $35.00 (required at time of application).
• If professionally licensed, the applicant must provide verification from the licensing board. If online verification is available, ATSA will obtain the verification and no action is required by the applicant.
• If not professionally licensed, one letter of reference from a supervisor or colleague is required.

An enhanced membership category for those with at least a master’s degree who have (1) conducted 2,000 hours or more of direct clinical services (assessment, individual and/or group treatment) to individuals who have engaged in sexual offending behavior and (2) are dedicated to pursuing a certain amount of continuing education units (CEUs) annually. While not a form of certification, it officially documents one’s ongoing training hours and provides evidence for employers who require continuing education.  Additional nominal fees will apply in 2023 due to the administrative costs to verify CEU’s.

Application Procedure for Membership:

• Completed application form.
• Non-refundable application processing fee of $35.00 (required at time of application).
• If professionally licensed, the applicant must provide verification from the licensing board. If online verification is available, ATSA will obtain the verification and no action is required by the applicant.
• If not professionally licensed, one letter of reference from a supervisor or colleague is required.

An Emeritus Member of ATSA is available to current ATSA members 65+ years old. This special membership category is for those dedicated to the field of sexual abuse treatment and prevention and offers a lifetime membership to ATSA, along with access to the Journal, Listserv, member discounts and all member benefits afforded to ATSA members.

Upon graduating from your program, you may upgrade your membership from a Student Member to the First Year/Early Career membership.

The first year membership is discounted by 50% to help ease the transition from a student to a member.

A person who is currently registered at least as a half-time student in a program pursuing an advanced degree, or its equivalent, in an accredited college or university in pursuit of a career related to the study or treatment of sexually offending behavior.  Verification is required from the school in which the student is enrolled at least as a half-time student studying a curriculum designed for earning an advanced degree. A First Year Early Career designation and dues discount is applied to current Student Members’ who are transitioning to other categories post-graduation (for one-year).

Application Procedure for Membership:

• Completed application form.
• One letter of recommendation from your academic or field supervisor.
• Verification of student status, if not included in the reference letter.

A person is eligible for the Retired membership if they are an ATSA member in good standing who has attained the age of 55, retired from employment, and have been a member of ATSA for at least 10 consecutive years. Retired members may work up to 40 hours in a calendar month. Members who become disabled are are therefore prevented from pursuing a practice, may become a Retired Member regardless of age, with the approval of the ATSA Board of Directions.