Sex Trafficking Victims: Best Practices for the Courtroom and for the Clinical Setting

Hannah Estabrook & Mandi Pierson | September 21 | 1:30-2:30 PM | Room 2591

The mental health concerns among sex trafficking victims include emotional, behavioral, social, and spiritual ramifications (Clawson, Dutch, Solomon, & Grace, 2009; Hodge, 2014; Zimmerman, Hossain, & Watts, 2011). The Changing Actions to Change Habits (CATCH) specialty court provides human trafficking survivors charged with a crime, the opportunity of comprehensive assessment and treatment services. With no evidenced-based treatment interventions for survivors of human trafficking, it is important that people glean best possible practices from what is already available. Trauma-competent interventions and experiences will be discussed.

Presentation Objectives:

·       Overview of CATCH Court

·       Review of best practices that are currently available

·       Discussion of trauma-competent interventions

About the Presenters

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Hannah Estabrook, MA, LPCC-S

Hannah Estabrook has worked as a counselor in a variety of settings including community mental health and private practice. She is the co-author of Beyond Desolate: Hope vs. Hate in the Rubble of Sexual Abuse. She currently works at the Franklin County Municipal Court as Coordinator of CATCH Court, a specialized docket for victims of prostitution and human trafficking.

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Mandi Pierson, MSW, LISW-S

Mandi Pierson has more than ten years' experience working with women recovering from addiction and trauma. From intern to Director of Clinical Services, Mandi spent time working at Amethyst Inc. in Columbus. Currently, Mandi works at Mount Carmel Crime and Trauma Assistance Program, providing trauma specific treatment at no cost.

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