The Center for Global Justice provides an invaluable opportunity for students at Regent Law to contribute to real-world societal concerns, both at the national and international level, for matters including, but not limited to, sexual exploitation, human trafficking, religious freedom, and the protection of children. Students are able to contribute meaningfully through legal research and advocacy tailored from a Christian perspective.
To me, the Center has been a significant and pivotal influence on my legal career. I have always been passionate about combatting sexual and domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking, and exploitation in the media, whether it be through a legal, psychological, or policy-focused lens. Upon attending Regent Law, I immediately felt at home when I attended my first Center meeting and heard current law students talk about their experiences with the Center’s many partners, particularly the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (“NCOSE”). The Center directly opened my eyes to the numerous notable organizations around the world that, like me, are passionate about protecting against society’s gravest concerns and keeping safe those who are most vulnerable.
Over the last year, I have connected with a multitude of organization leaders, teams, fellow Center staff, and professors, who all share my interests and inspire me in my pursuits. This semester, my team and I have partnered with NCOSE to conduct legal research and create a 50-state survey on State Attorneys General potential causes of action against websites hosting pornography in order to aid NCOSE in addressing pornography as a present public health crisis. We are currently researching claims of public nuisance, consumer protection, and design protections including age and identity verification. This work is especially meaningful to me, as I know it is aiding in combatting not only pornography, but also its systemic causes and effects. These include addiction, mental health crises, child sexual abuse material, and sex trafficking.
Overall, my contributions to the Center have been a highlight of my time at Regent Law, and they have contributed to my personal growth and legal career in ways I could not have anticipated. For example, the Center has given me a direct connection to NCOSE and aided in my obtaining a semester internship with their organization where I have been able to connect with more leaders in the fight against sexual exploitation, and research and draft pleadings in key litigation matters in their Law Center!
This post was written by a Center for Global Justice Intern. The views expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect those of Regent University, Regent Law School, or the Center for Global Justice.