The Child Advocacy Lab course is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative learning environment bringing medical and law students to the forefront of child advocacy. Students will engage in team projects and conduct research related to current child advocacy issues, with particular focus on recent changes in mandated reporting laws that have greatly affected all professionals working with children.

There is significant lack of understanding between the fields of medicine and law, as well as missed opportunities to advocate for children’s rights and improved health outcomes. The lessons learned from working cooperatively with other disciplines will directly translate to enhance career skills for interdisciplinary practice.

This course is taught by Associate Clinical Professor Crystal Grant, who also directs the Children's Law Clinic at Duke Law.