What if a Criminal Record is Discovered
This document provides detailed information regarding criminal histories and background checks when screening and hiring people to work with children. This resource provides guidance on what to do if an applicant has a previous criminal history, including guidelines on hiring applicants with various types of criminal histories. It can be used by leaders of Youth-Serving Organization (YSOs) to support their screening and hiring practices, centering child safety or by the staff that is in charge of screening and hiring.