The AAC’s Anglican Legal Society hosted an all-day seminar on Zoom with Theresa Sidebotham, a partner for the Telios Law Firm LLC, on how to respond to accusations of misconduct and abuse under our ACNA and diocesan disciplinary canons (Title IV). The Telios Law Firm is a leader in advising churches and non-profits on best practices in responding to, investigating, and processing all aspects of church disciplinary cases. Dioceses within the ACNA need to design such processes that will not compromise the Church’s testimony of the transforming love of Jesus and will care well for everyone involved in the process. The seminar addressed responding initially to an allegation: how to respond appropriately, meet legal standards, care well for those who are victims, keep everyone safe, and provide a fair process for those who are accused. It reviewed when investigations are needed, whether they should be internal or external, and what standards should be put in place. It also covered ongoing care for everyone involved during the investigative process. While the recordings of this seminar are only available to seminar registrants, we want to encourage all ALS members to stay tuned for future seminars and our online meetings that provide resources like this to our provincial legal leadership. We also commend the Telios Law Firm for any resources in Christian Legal Aid that you may need. You can visit their website by visiting the link below.