Dr. Devon E. Romero is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Program Director in the Department of Counseling at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Alabama. Her research focuses on trauma among historically marginalized, at-risk, and underserved populations, with an emphasis on complementary interventions and evidence-based outcomes to inform counselor training, research, and practice. Dr. Romero is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and a National Certified Counselor, with clinical expertise in trauma and child and adolescent counseling. She is co-founder of the Counselors Against Sex Trafficking Research Lab and serves as President-Elect (2027–2028) of Chi Sigma Iota International. Her contributions to counseling research, leadership, and mentorship have been recognized through several professional honors, including Chi Sigma Iota International's Outstanding Chapter Faculty Advisor Award and the Texas Counseling Association Research Award. Dr. Claudia G. Interiano-Shiverdecker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Her research focuses on trauma and grief that is culturally responsive for marginalized populations. She also serves as the program coordinator for the Bilingual Counseling Certificate Program and leads a study abroad program at UT- San Antonio. Dr. Interiano-Shiverdecker is co-founder of the Counselors Against Sex Trafficking Research Lab. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides trauma-informed and bilingual counseling services for Spanish-speaking communities. She received the Outstanding Counselor Educator Award from the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision in 2025. She co-authored the book, Preparing Culturally Efficacious Bilingual Counselors through Theory and Case Studies. Dr. Priscilla Rose Prasath, LPC, GCSC, is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Ohio University. Her research focuses on enhancing counselor competence to promote mental health and well-being among diverse populations, including college students, immigrants, and career professionals. Her work integrates strengths-based positive psychology with training programs, group interventions, leadership development, and innovative practices incorporating digital technology, AI, and creative modalities. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and delivered international, national, and state-level presentations on these topics. Her scholarship and teaching have received multiple awards. She directs the Strengths and Wellbeing Innovation Research Lab (SWI-RL) and served as the 52nd President of the Association for Specialists in Group Work.

• Preface Part I: Foundational Knowledge on SexTrafficking  Chapter 1: Introduction to Sex Trafficking Chapter 2: Multicultural and DiversityConsiderations Part II: Phases of Client Care Chapter 3: Phase 1: Initial Screening andEnsuring Safety Chapter 4: Phase 2: Processing Trauma Chapter 5: Phase 3: Fostering Flourishing Part III: Guide for Counselors, Educators,Supervisors, and Advocates Chapter 6: Guide for Clinical Practice  Chapter 7: Guide for Counselor Education andSupervision Chapter 8: Guide for Social Justice,Advocacy, and Community Outreach Conclusion Appendixes Glossary of Terms