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New ACA Standard on Background Checks

HR-4 - Staff Screening
Does the camp have written evidence of a policy in practice that requires screening for all camp staff with responsibility for or access to campers that includes:

*Part A - MANDATORY

  1. Annually for all camp staff, paid, volunteer and contracted:
    1. A voluntary disclosure statement, and
    2. A check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry, or for residents of states not participating in the National Sex Offender database, a check of the sexual offender registry of any state in which the applicant resided?  YES NO
       
  2. For new camp staff 18 years and older, paid, volunteer and contracted, a criminal background check?  YES NO
     
  3. For new camp staff, at least two reference checks and verification of previous work (including volunteer) history?  YES NO
     
  4. For new camp staff, personal interview by the camp director or a designated representative?  YES NO
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