Abuse in Religious Institutions
Our abuse law team can assist survivors with claims involving abuse in religious institutions or by people connected with those institutions, and has done so
abuse law.
School abuse claims continue to rise
We continue to see an increase in reports of allegations of abuse in the context of schools – an environment where society expects and demands
Call for witnesses to abuse at schools – Burwood, Laverton, Benjeroop, Tyabb, Bannockburn
RCT Law is acting for for a client who alleges to have been abused by a teacher during the 1960s and 1970 in Victoria. We
Camberwell Grammar School – where some students report learning fearr
Over the years, Camberwell Grammar School, also known as Camberwell Church of England Grammar School, has joined the ranks of prestigious schools to be rocked
Defence Force abuse – Reparation payment deadline
This is a reminder for those who suffered abuse in the Australian Defence Force (‘Defence Force’) and wish to make an application for a reparation payment.
To litigate or not to litigate? The Federal Redress Scheme
Update on the Commonwealth’s response to child abuse As the Commonwealth Government’s Redress scheme continues to be debated, we address a question that many clients
How can I sue an individual for abuse or injury? Is it worth it?
Many people are aware that institutions such as government departments, businesses and religious bodies can be sued for damages for personal injury. What’s less known
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