Clinical Implications for Work with Transgender Survivors of Human Trafficking
Rachel Johnson, MS, LPCC-S, PhD Candidate & Maryann O'Malloy, LPCC-S, LICDC | September 22 | 10:15-11:15 am
Topic: Direct Service | Knowledge Level: Advanced
Survivors of human trafficking benefit from specific clinical interventions based on trauma and survival of the experiences while enslaved. Clinical work with the subpopulation of transgender survivors includes implications specific to their needs. In this session, presenters will explore the needs and best practices of providing clinical services to transgender survivors of human trafficking and will define and discuss the relevant clinical concepts within the population of transgender sex workers and survivors of human trafficking. Based on research identified thorough the presentation and current gaps in research, clinical interventions specific to the population are few and need further development and review to include a more evidence-based clinical foundation (Abad, et.al, 2015; Baumann, et.al, 2019; Change, et al, 2019; Gama, et al, 2018; Mo, et.al, 2018; Nadal, et al, 2014; Ocha & Earth, 2013; Sawicki, et al, 2019; She, 2020). This information highlights the need for increased cultural competencies and training available to counselors working with the subpopulation.
Presentation Objectives:
· Define transgender and non-conforming identities of survivors of human trafficking
· Discuss self-reported experiences of transgender survivors
· Explore needs and best practices specific to the population