Masterclass: Lessons Learned Conducting 400+ Sexual Misconduct Investigations

Sexual misconduct investigations demand the highest levels of sensitivity and professionalism.

As an HR professional or investigator, you face the daunting challenge of balancing empathy with objectivity, maintaining neutrality in emotionally charged situations, and safeguarding the well-being of all parties involved.

Without the right tools, even the most well-intentioned efforts can risk re-traumatizing individuals or causing unintended emotional harm. These cases don’t just impact lives—they can shape the trust and reputation of entire organizations.

In this 60-minute masterclass, learn real-world stories and insights directly from our experts who have drawn lessons from more than 400 investigations.

This comprehensive session will equip you with actionable strategies and a trauma-informed framework to navigate even the most sensitive cases effectively.

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What You’ll Gain in This Masterclass:

Set Reasonable Boundaries
Build trust while maintaining professionalism, creating an empathetic space without compromising your role.
Provide Trauma-Informed Care for All Parties
Understand trauma’s impact and how a holistic approach can make a meaningful difference in these complex cases.
Question with Care
Learn practical strategies for phrasing questions that avoid retraumatization and foster respect.
Create a Safe Space
Master the art of establishing both physical and psychological safety as a cornerstone of your investigations.
Meet People Where They Are
Adapt to the unique needs of each individual to build rapport and achieve meaningful outcomes.

By the end of this masterclass, you’ll feel confident and empowered with real-world strategies to lead sexual misconduct investigations with care, precision, and professionalism. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top experts in the field.

Your Presenters:

Laura Hutchinson, BSc, MScPT
Co-CEO of Barker Hutchinson

As our Co-CEO, Laura is responsible for the firm’s operations, policy and process design, and ensuring our executive team has the tools they need to effectively lead our sophisticated team of investigators. She draws on her extensive investigative experience and healthcare knowledge to lead our team in empathetic, trauma-informed practices that look beyond the surface to the underlying issues of each matter.

Laura practised as a physiotherapist for nearly a decade, treating private clients and elite athletes alike, before she joined Barker Hutchinson. She understands the nuances of working with individuals facing high-stakes situations, and she stewards a team that centers the human beings at the heart of each investigation.

Alison Fung, J.D., MBIOT
Investigator, Barker Hutchinson

Alison is a thoughtful, analytical investigator dedicated to helping people feel heard and understood. She approaches each investigation with impartiality, curiosity, and a passionate pursuit of truth.

Alison draws on her background as a litigation associate with a prominent Toronto law firm and her education in biotechnology and biomedical science to approach each case with a strong foundation of scientific and legal knowledge.

Stephanie Grenke, RN, BScN, MHA
Senior Investigator, Barker Hutchinson

Stephanie is an experienced regulatory investigator who navigates sensitive subjects with empathy and helps people feel heard. Her commitments to active listening and a rigorous pursuit of facts result in thorough, balanced, and impartial investigations.

Before joining Barker Hutchinson, Stephanie was a clinical investigator with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), and she practised as a registered nurse in both urban and rural settings in Eastern Canada, Northern Canada, and the United States.

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