Caroline Adolphsen, PhD

Aarhus University, Denmark

Chair holder, University: Associate professor, PhD, at Department of Law, Aarhus University in the topics Children’s Law and Family Law.

Caroline Adolpsen has written a PhD dissertation on the topic “Children’s Rights Regarding Medical Treatment” and teaches Children’s Law and Family Law. In 2020 she has (amongst other things) published the article “Legislating Use of Force on Children Living in Out-of-home Care at Open Institutions – a Danish Perspective” (NST) and “Adolescents and Sexual Violations Online” (Juvenile and Family Court Journal). Caroline does extensive teaching outside the university in different aspects of Children’s Law for professionals working with children. Her motivation for working with children’s rights stems from a strong belief in protecting vulnerable groups and making sure that their voices are heard.