About WATSA.

WATSA is the Washington State chapter of the Association for the Treatment & Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA), an international nonprofit founded in 1984.

As a state chapter, WATSA advances ATSA’s mission locally by supporting Washington-based professionals and contributing regional expertise to national conversations on prevention and treatment.

Our Purpose.

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Our Values.

  • Prevention First – Reducing harm before it occurs

  • Accountability – Promoting responsibility and ethical intervention

  • Evidence-Based Practice – Grounding decisions in research and outcomes

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Bridging systems and perspectives

  • Integrity & Professionalism – Upholding the highest standards of care

OFFICERS

President: Jenny Johnson-Riley MA, PhD., CSOTP (1/1/26 - 12/31/27)

President Elect: Priscilla Hannon MSW, LICSW, CSOTP(1/1/26 - 12/31/27)

Past President: Dominic Winter M.Ed(1/1/26 - 12/31/27)

Secretary: Judith Eichenbaum MSW/MPH, LICSW, CSOTP (1/1/26 - 12/31/27)

Treasurer: Julia Sather MA, CSOTP (1/1/25 - 12/31/26

Board of directors.

WATSA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing diverse disciplines and regions across Washington State.

Advisory Board Members

DOC Liaison: Brent Borg , LICSW (2023-2025)

Juvenile Expert: Jedd Pelander, (2023-2025)

SCC Liaison: MaryCatherine Kenny, MS, EdS (2024-2026)

Board Members

Michael O’Connell, MSW, PhD, CSOTP (1/1/25 - 12/31/26)

Anna-Maria Ferretti, PhD., CSOTP (1/1/25 - 12/31/26)

Sonja Hardenbrook, MA, JD (1/1/26 - 12/31/27)

Laetitia Geoffroy-Dallery PsyD., CSOTP (1/1/26 - 12/31/27)

Krishan Hansen MSW, LICSW, CSOTP(1/1/26 - 12/31/27)

Pasha Grant MSW, LICSW, CSOTP (1/1/26 - 12/31/27)

Eastside Representative Makayla Dulley MS, LMHC, CSOTP (1/1/26 - 12/31/27)

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