ATSA Fellow Guidelines and Application Form

Becoming a Fellow*

Why become an ATSA Fellow?

Being a Fellow in ATSA is an honorary designation that was newly created by the ATSA Membership Committee and the Executive Board to recognize ATSA members who have demonstrated allegiance to their profession and a strong commitment to the ongoing work of the Association. A Fellow of ATSA goes “above and beyond” in regard to their dedication and contribution to ATSA. Most members who pursue Fellow status will likely perceive it as an enhancement to their professional credentials. Fellows are recognized by their colleagues in ATSA as a member of a select group.

Fellow applications require review and approval by the ATSA Membership Committee and Executive Board. All newly appointed Fellows will be publicly recognized in the ATSA Forum and at the ATSA Membership Meeting and Luncheon which is held every year at the ATSA Annual Research and Treatment Conference. Fellows receive a Fellow certificate that they can display with pride in their office.

Submission Deadlines

Self-submissions or nominations from other ATSA members will be taken at any time and should be submitted to the ATSA office, but there is a deadline of September 1st in order to be included in that years public recognition at the Annual Membership Meeting at the ATSA conference.

What are the requirements to become an ATSA Fellow?

  • Not less than seven consecutive years as a Member or Associate Member of ATSA (Years spent as Affiliate and Student Members do not count.)
  • Two letters supporting your submission or nomination must be received from current members of ATSA describing your dedication and strong commitment to ATSA, and why you should become a member of this select group. Letters should explain how the applicant rises to the level of Fellow, distinguishing them from a routine member of ATSA.
  • The ATSA member should be outstanding in their field and have made significant contributions to ATSA as demonstrated bycompleting at least four (4) requirements from the following list while a member of ATSA:
  • Involvement in ATSA by serving on an ATSA organization committee or board
  • Involvement in ATSA by serving in a local chapter leadership role or committee
  • Organization of or major participation in an organized activity of ATSA or your local chapter
  • Give a professional presentation (paper presentation , poster session, workshop or symposium) at an ATSA Annual Conference
  • Give a professional presentation at a local chapter conference
  • Publish a scientific or scholarly article in the ATSA journal (SAJRT)
  • Publish a scientific or scholarly article in the ATSA Forum
  • Serve as an editor, associate editor or on the editorial board of the ATSA journal (SAJRT) or have reviewed at least ten (10) submissions to the journal
  • Publish an article on sexual offense assessment, treatment or prevention in a peer reviewed professional journal other than the ATSA journal (SAJRT)
  • Participate in furthering ATSA’s contribution to public policy for the prevention of sexual abuse by aiding with the creation of a legislative or court response or press release
  • Participate as a mentor to a less experienced ATSA member as part of the ATSA Mentoring Program for at least one year
  • Other major contribution to ATSA or local chapter that is approved by the membership committee
  • Completion of the fellowship application, included on the following page.

*a member must be in good standing in order to retain their ATSA Fellow designation

THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF SEXUAL ABUSERS

Fellowship Application

1. Professional Contact Information:
Name / Degree and/or License Abbreviation
Organization/Agency
Address line 1
Address line 2
City / State/Province / Zip/Postal Code
Daytime Phone and Extension / Fax
Primary E-mail Address / Alternate E-mail Address (only used by ATSA staff)
2. Select a minimum offour of the following requirements for ATSA Fellowship.
Served on an ATSA organization committee or board. Description:
Served in a local chapter leadership role or committee. Description:
Organized or majorly participated in an organized activity of ATSA or your local chapter. Description:
Gave a professional presentation at an ATSA Annual Conference. Description:
Gave a professional presentation at a local chapter conference. Description:
Published a scientific or scholarly article in the ATSA journal (SAJRT). Description:
Published a scientific or scholarly article in the ATSA Forum. Description:
Served as an editor, associate editor or on the editorial board of the ATSA journal (SAJRT) or have reviewed at least ten (10) submissions to the journal. Description:
Published an article on sexual offense assessment, treatment or prevention in a peer reviewed professional journal other than the ATSA journal (SAJRT). Description:
Participated in furthering ATSA’s contribution to public policy for the prevention of sexual abuse by aiding with the creation of a legislative or court response or press release. Description:
Participated as a mentor to a less experienced ATSA member as part of the ATSA Mentoring Program for at least one year. Description:
Other major contribution to ATSA or local chapter that is approved by the membership committee. Description:
Reference 1 Name / Reference 2 Name
I have completed the fellowship requirements indicated above. (Signature) / Date
Methods of submission: Fax to (503) 643-5084, Email: to ,
or mail to 4900 SW Griffith Drive, Suite 274, Beaverton, Oregon 97005 USA

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