Why conduct background checks and interviews of existing employees and volunteers?
One aspect of Safe Sanctuaries care includes conducting background checks on persons, both paid and volunteer, who work with children and youth. Doing background checks on staff members and volunteers who have regular and direct contact with children and youth provides uniformity in treatment of the workers. It demonstrates that background checks are not targeted or random. Uniformity of treatment helps guard against any misunderstanding or resentment that might otherwise arise.
