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Dear ATSA Members Residing Outside the United States,
As we prepare for our 2025 Annual Conference in Florida, we want to acknowledge the concerns many of you may have about traveling to the U.S. We recognize the challenges created by shifting political climates, international tensions, and the growing recognition that evidence-based approaches are being sidelined. Please know that ATSA remains firmly committed to science, research integrity, and evidence-based policy and practice.

The Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) is deeply concerned by the recent staff reductions at the CDC’s Office of Violence Prevention (OVP). The OVP serves as an essential federal entity that provides leadership, coordination, and financial support for initiatives to prevent sexual violence and other interpersonal harm. Annually, the OVP allocates tens of millions in grants to support sexual violence prevention programs grounded in evidence-based frameworks. These grants not only work to prevent sexual violence but also raise awareness about prevention efforts and represent a cost-effective use of taxpayer resources, as prevention ultimately saves institutional funds.

At ATSA, we are committed to creating a world where ending sexual harm is a shared responsibility and an achievable goal. Through championing research and treatment, informing public policy, and advocating for best practices, we work together to shift narratives on preventing sexual abuse perpetration.