WORKING IN YOUR INTEREST WITH
DILIGENCE, KINDNESS AND FAIRNESS TO ALL
ReLPAG (Recognition of Life Long Learning in Psychology Action Group) stands for fairness, mutual respect and acknowledgment of the professional standing of fellow practitioners. With this in mind, ReLPAG gave a dignified voice to its members when it took its case to the High Court in the Western Cape where it was successfully concluded. ReLPAG now remains committed to ensuring that the training, experience and competence of its members are acknowledged so that good quality mental health services can be fully utilized by those in need.
ABOUT RELPAG
ReLPAG was established as an institution with the objective to ensure that formulations of professional scopes of practice are done in accordance with national educational policy principles, especially Recognition of Prior Learning and fairness to those who have been trained and are practicing according to previously accepted scopes of practice.
MEET RELPAG’S EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
ReLPAG Exco consists of a team of volunteers. They are registered health care practitioners, with a special dedication to the objectives of ReLPAG. These volunteers work in their spare time, with no remuneration or reward, while going about managing practices; family obligations and self care. Please come aboard and add your voice, initiative and work as part of the crew.
ReLPAG Psycho-Legal Forum
Supporting Excellence in Psycho-Legal Practice
The ReLPAG Psycho-Legal Forum is a specialised professional interest group established under the auspices of ReLPAG (Recognition of Life Long Learning in Psychology Action Group). The Forum provides a dedicated space for psychologists working within the psycho-legal field to engage in continuing professional development, peer support, professional networking, and the advancement of best practice.
The psycho-legal landscape presents unique professional, ethical, legal, and clinical challenges. Practitioners are often required to navigate complex matters involving the courts, family law, child protection, forensic assessments, care and contact evaluations, relocation matters, parental rights and responsibilities, expert witness testimony, and other psycho-legal processes. The Forum seeks to provide a supportive and professionally enriching environment in which these matters can be explored and discussed amongst peers.
The Forum hosts monthly online meetings featuring presentations by experienced professionals, subject matter experts, and fellow practitioners. Presentations focus on topics relevant to psycho-legal practice and are designed to contribute to ongoing professional learning and development. CPD accreditation is provided where applicable.
Beyond formal presentations, the ReLPAG Psycho-Legal Forum aims to foster a community of practice where psychologists can develop specialised knowledge, exchange professional insights, explore complex psycho-legal issues, and contribute to the ongoing advancement of psycho-legal services in South Africa.
The Forum serves as a confidential peer support platform where members can discuss professional challenges, share resources, explore emerging issues, and benefit from the collective knowledge and experience of colleagues working in the field.
Governed by a dedicated committee and operating as a subsidiary of ReLPAG, the Forum is committed to promoting ethical practice, professional competence, collegial support, collaboration, and lifelong learning within the psycho-legal community.
Membership Benefits
- Monthly CPD-accredited presentations on psycho-legal topics
- Access to a specialised community of practice for psychologists working in psycho-legal matters
- Opportunities for peer consultation, support, and professional discussion
- Exposure to current trends, legislation, case law developments, and best practices
- Networking and collaboration opportunities with colleagues across South Africa
- Access to selected resources and presentation materials where presenter consent has been granted
Membership
Membership is open to registered psychologists with an interest in psycho-legal practice.
Annual Membership Fee: R1200 per year
Meeting Format: Monthly online meetings with CPD-accredited presentations and professional peer discussion
Contact: relpagpsycholegalforum@gmail.com
The ReLPAG Psycho-Legal Forum is committed to fostering a professional community that values excellence, ethical practice, collegial support, and the continuous development of psycho-legal expertise.
JOIN AND BECOME A NEW MEMBER OF RELPAG
By joining ReLPAG you become part of an action group of like-minded professionals. Members of ReLPAG share the vision of employing their competencies to be of service. ReLPAG members are professionals who make an important contribution to society by delivering much needed mental health services to diverse communities.