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Associate Professor Kathryn (Kate) E. van Doore serves as Dean (Learning & Teaching) at Griffith Law School, Griffith University, Australia. She is an internationally recognized child rights lawyer specializing in human trafficking and modern slavery, with particular expertise in orphanage trafficking. Her academic journey at Griffith University includes progression from Program Director roles for various law programs to her current leadership position as Dean.
Professor van Doore's research focuses on the intersection of child rights, human trafficking, and international law, with groundbreaking work on orphanage trafficking where children are recruited into institutions to generate profit from well-meaning donors and volunteers. Her research has been widely cited and featured in international media, including ABC's Foreign Correspondent program.
Her scholarly output shows consistent growth and impact, with numerous publications including the influential 2022 book 'Orphanage Trafficking in International Law' and multiple peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals. Her work spans legal analysis, empirical research on victim experiences, and practical policy guidance for governments and NGOs.
- Anti-Slavery Australia Freedom Award (2017) for research and advocacy on trafficking
- Griffith University Arts, Education & Law Research Engagement Award (2021)
Professor van Doore actively supervises doctoral and master's students while maintaining significant research grants, including a major UBS Optimus Foundation grant focused on legal frameworks in Nepal, Uganda and Cambodia. She serves on multiple government advisory bodies and international steering groups, demonstrating the practical impact of her academic work. Her leadership extends to co-founding Forget Me Not Australia, an NGO dedicated to child protection and family reunification for children outside parental care.
