MASOC was one of several organizations invited to develop MA Sexual Violence Prevention Plan.  And our impact is clear.  With a focus on primary prevention (stopping sexual abuse before it is perpetrated) you can see our influence in the opening description by Governor Deval Patrick: "With it's focus on primary prevention, this report outlines a concrete plan to keep children from developing problem sexual behaviors help parents and educators teach children that sexual respect is expected, and assist adults in changing the climate in our diverse communities and institutions so that healthy relationships between all people can be the state norm."  Governor Deval Patrick, 2009