A criminal record check and sex offender registry check may be required in any state where the trainee has resided during the prior seven years. A DMV check may also be required. Background checks should be renewed every six years. For more information, contact the Safeguarding Minister at your organization.

• EDOLA Safeguarding Policy (updated July 2021)
• Background Check Policy
• Safeguarding Background Check Chart
• Disclosure and Authorization Form – Employees
• Disclosure and Authorization Form – Volunteers
• Summary of Rights Under FRCA
• Sample Application Form – Employees
• Sample Information Form – Volunteers

Access to the background check documents can be found online at the following websites:

• Oxford Documents www.oxforddoc.com
• Praesidium Inc. www.praesidiuminc.com