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Recorded Webinar: Responding to Allegations against Clergy: A Guide to Best Practices

When faced with a complaint lodged against a member of the clergy, knowing the precise steps to follow is imperative. This session offers pragmatic insights into managing complaints, covering: Immediate actions upon receiving a complaint Navigating the investigative process ad
PRESENTED BY James Tan Director - Vocare Law , Brisbane

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About the Webinar

When faced with a complaint lodged against a member of the clergy, knowing the precise steps to follow is imperative. This session offers pragmatic insights into managing complaints, covering:

  • Immediate actions upon receiving a complaint
  • Navigating the investigative process adeptly
  • Understanding the significance of restorative justice and engagement within existing frameworks
  • Established procedures for investigating both clergy and lay leaders
  • Engaging with regulatory and legal bodies in cases involving criminal allegations
  • Making informed decisions and determining outcomes, including disciplinary measures and external referrals
  • Efficient management of internal and external communications
  • Evaluating the effectiveness and clarity of your complaints mechanisms

Presented By

James Tan
Director, Vocare Law Brisbane, Qld

James Tan focus areas of practice within Vocare Law are litigation, and not for profit governance (including charities and schools).

Outside of the practice of law, James is actively involved in his local community and serves at his local Church.  His leadership contributions include:

  • Board of Queensland Baptists – 2024 to present.
  • Council of Lutheran Education Queensland – Consultant – 2022 to 2023.
  • Carinity (a Public Benevolent Institution) – Board Member – 2020 to 2023.
  • Gateway Baptist Church – Risk and Compliance Sub-Committee – 2020 to present.
  • Queensland Law Society Innovation Committee – Member – 2019 to 2022.
  • Redeemer Lutheran College Risk and Compliance Sub-Committee – Chairperson – 2019 to 2024.
  • Redeemer Lutheran College Council Member – 2016 to 2020.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers advising religious institutions and executives from religious institutions – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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