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Nationwide Background Check Program for Youth Organizations Extended

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Legislation to extend a pilot program that allows youth-serving organizations to obtain criminal background checks on volunteers and employees was passed by the House Thursday.

The bill, passed by 413-4, directs the Justice Department to coordinate with states to streamline the process for organizations that work with children. It builds on a successful pilot program created under a 2003 law, paving the way to make the program permanent.

According to bill sponsor Adam B. Schiff , D-Calif., more than 89,000 FBI fingerprint checks have been conducted under the pilot program and 6.1 percent of potential volunteers were found to have criminal records of concern. More than 40 percent of those individuals had criminal records in states other than where they were applying to volunteer — “meaning that only a nationwide check would have caught the criminal records,” Schiff said during floor debate on the measure earlier in the week.

Under the measure, non-profit organizations would pay not more $25 and a fee charged by the FBI for a nationwide background check. State and nationwide background check requests would have to be met within 10 business days.
Supporters from both parties emphasized the program’s proven success. The pilot program has “demonstrated that background checks for nonprofits working with children can be conducted quickly, affordably, and accurately,” Schiff said.

House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee Chairman Robert C. Scott , D-Va., added, “This is a non-controversial, fee-based program that has successfully provided invaluable information to mentoring organizations at no cost to the taxpayers. It makes sense now to make the program permanent.”

The bill has the support of a variety of national youth-serving organizations, including Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Personally, I think this bill is a great idea.

However, it does illustrate a point I have repeatedly made. That is…nationwide background checks are not only a good idea, but practically required in order to get the complete sordid past of a person.

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Background Checks For Babysitters: New Jersey Providing This Week’s Example

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

New Jersey once again reminds us why it’s a good idea to investigate exactly who it is that you entrust your children to. “Sloshed to the gills” as the article from newjerseynewsroom put it, should never describe a babysitter pushing a baby in a stroller, especially at 10:00 AM.

That is the time of day police in South Amboy New Jersey say they spotted Peder stumbling across a lawn and almost tripping over a curb as she pushed a baby carriage. Officers knew she had an outstanding warrant and went to question her and see if the baby was OK. Providing a false name was good for an arrest and a hindering charge.

Parents concerned about whom they are entrusting their children to will find a background check to be a helpful resource in weeding out the potheads and other questionable characters. With access to background checks a very easy matter, there is really no excuse for skipping this important step.

Peder pleaded guilty to child endangerment at her hearing in February, but failed to show for her sentencing in April of this year. When the incident occurred in November of 2009, police found an abundance of evidence of drug abuse in Peder’s personal possessions, including six hypodermic needles, prescription pain killer, and a straw with white powder.

One could say that is a lot of red flags that the parents missed. Or one could make sure not to get caught napping. People often say they don’t know where to start doing a background check, or they think it’s too expensive, or the sheer abundance of sites claiming to offer the best or even free services leaves them bewildered and leery. Answers, and discounts from the few no-bs services are right here at BestBackgroundCheck.org..

The full story is available at:

Police searching for Brooke Peder — babysitter who disappeared after child …
newjerseynewsroom.com
A South Amboy woman charged with child endangerment in November after police say she took a baby girl she was babysitting for stroll in it’s carriage while …

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Protect Your Child: Your Sitter May Have Multiple Criminal Records

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

It seems that no matter where you look, there are stories in the news of babysitters abusing their charges. Case in point, a quick search of the news from yesterday brought up two new instances, one in Chicago, Illinois and one in Houston, Texas.

In these two instances, details are sketchy because the cases have yet to be investigated. However, a common thread appears to be that the perpetrator becomes angry or frustrated with the child, and ends up injuring them. The case in Houston, Texas confirms this, where investigators allege that the babysitter Jordan Thomas Harris became angry with the 11-month old boy when he started crying, and injured him.

Details are even more incomplete in the story from Chicago, Illinois. In this case, the babysitter Abigail Cihak is accused of fracturing the skull of a nine month old baby girl.

Click below for the stories in the news.

Babysitter charged with battery of 9-month-old: cops
SUN-TIMES MEDIA WIRE
A Far South Side woman has been charged with fracturing the skull of a 9-month-old girl she was babysitting

HPD: Babysitter seriously injured crying child
KHOU
by khou.com staff HOUSTON—A babysitter is facing charges after police say he seriously injured an 11-month-old child. Houston police were called to the …

Concerned parents may be at a loss when it comes to determining who to let in contact with their children, especially when it comes to the question of whether their children will be safe while the parents are away. While a healthy dose of common sense goes a long way, conducting an online background check is a good starting point in vetting any potential babysitter. Just like with babysitters though, some online background check services will leave you feeling abused and without answers. The work of locating hassle-free and comprehensive service has been done and is available to you in a free report from bestbackgroundcheck.org.

If the online background check is satisfactory, parents can help make sure their children will be in good hands by interviewing potential babysitters. Questions about procedures in specific situations, such as if the child starts crying, will help weed out unqualified individuals. Such an interview will also give parents a feel for trustworthiness of the candidate that only personal contact can give them.

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Are Child Care Background Checks Overrated?

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

I came across an article by the Huffington Post that addresses the mass hysteria surrounding background checks on people who will be in contact with children.

It seems people have lost most of their common sense when it comes to selecting a baby sitter, or other child care provider. In England, for example, 25% of the population will have to undergo some kind of background check under a new law. Does that mean that one quarter of the population is a pedophile? Absolutely not.

While it’s good to conduct a background check if you are gong to hire a nanny, babysitter, or daycare teacher, I believe England has gone off the deep end. Don’t be surprised by this however, England has been tightening the rules for some time. For example, they require require member lists for practically every type of organization in the Country.

What’s happening?

Read the article below to find out.

Why The Nice Man Didn’t Save the Toddler
Huffington Post
(Not to mention the fact that a background check only uncovers previous convictions. So it’s not even good at what it purports to do: Weed out every last …

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How To Do a Nanny Background Check

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Now for a topic that is receiving more nationwide attention; nanny background checks. Lately there has been a rash of incidents involving day care centers and care-takers. Here is just one example. A childcare worker in a daycare center, Talisha Lavette Smith was given five years of probation after pleading guilty to slapping a 7-month old girl so hard it caused bleeding in her brain. Part of the story is at the link below. On a personal note, if that would have been my child, I would do my best to lock that person up for life without parole. That may be a little harsh, but you get the point. Don’t let any caretaker near you children without being sure of the facts, even if it means locating them yourself.

Because of incidents like this, more people might be caring for their children at home or hiring a nanny to do this for them. There are some precautions you need to be taking if choosing that option. Definitely conduct a background check on any person you are considering. Below is another example of a home health aide who was stealing from an old lady.This was written about in an earlier article titled criminal background check information.

Background checks for home health aides gets victims’ support
New Haven Register (subscription), CT - 14 hours ago
“A criminal background check for home health aides is not only reasonable, but common sense.” Blumenthal’s proposal would cover any licensed home health …

If a background check doesn’t turn anything up, you need to trust your gut instinct. If it tells you don’t hire that person, listen. As hard as it may be to find another person to take care of your children, it is a lot simpler than dealing with the grief of a bad decision.

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