It is well known that institutions have seen an exponential increase in civil claims arising from child abuse. However, with increased awareness and the MeToo movement, adult survivors are also finding the courage to make claims. For those of us who work in this space, much focus is placed on taking a trauma informed approach […]

Schools and educational institutions do more than just educate students. They provide support and assist with student welfare needs, such as counselling. Therefore, student records contain more than just academic results and attendances. So how should a school or educational institution respond when it receives requests for records relating to a current or former student? […]