Core Purpose:
Stop Sexual Abuse by supporting, educating and training professionals and the community.

Vision:
CCOSO is a recognized leader in providing expertise, training, education, and legislative guidance in treatment, management and research related to sexual offending. CCOSO and its chapters strengthen local and statewide agencies and professionals to enhance community safety.

Mission:

• Increase awareness by educating and training the community and professional organizations whose purpose is to manage and treat sex offenders
  
• Provide and promote a network of professionals in the field of sex offending
  
• Provide feedback and recommendations regarding legislation and public policy
  
• Provide information regarding management and treatment of sex offenders to all interested parties
  
• Develop and promote standards of care and best practices related to sexual offending
  
• Promote research in offender and victim treatment and community management practices
  
• Inform and influence media presentations on issues of sexual abuse
  
• Mentor and encourage potential professionals to enter the field