If your kid has a cell phone or a tablet and has downloading privileges you need to read this.
Now.
We all know that child predators will do just about anything to groom children and teens (and even their family members) to gain their trust, and this includes taking advantage of messaging apps on their mobile […]
There is a debate among business professionals about whether to put your customers or your employees first. “Why does it have to be an either / or?” we wonder.
When Protect Youth Sports faced this challenging experience, we decided to focus on three things we knew our expert team of industry leaders could deliver really well. […]
If your youth sports organization is run through, or in connection with, a church or other religious organization, you may want to brush up on sex offender laws in your state. Why? A New Jersey judge recently ruled that sex offenders in New Jersey are allowed to work with children as long as they’re part […]
There are lots of articles geared toward job applicants that discuss how a person fails a background check, but there are not nearly enough articles directed toward employers that outline why a candidate shouldn’t pass a background check.
It’s an interesting question if you think about it:
“As an employer, what criteria do we want to set […]
A bill recently reintroduced by a group of bipartisan lawmakers in the House and Senate aims to give youth-serving organizations like sports leagues and camps greater access to background screening tools is renewing an examination of the scope of the FBI fingerprint database. The Child Protection Improvements Act would allow organizations to screen potential employees and […]
The interest in and prevalence of youth sports background checks as a pre-employment and pre-volunteering measure is skyrocketing. The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) says this is attributed to two factors:
the increased exposure of high-profile reports of child sexual abuse, such as at the hands of Jerry Sandusky
the passing of new laws that allow for […]
The Albuquerque Public School system is facing an embarrassing situation; one that largely could’ve been avoided with a proper hiring procedure that included routine youth sports background checks for all employees, staff, coaches and volunteers.
It began last summer. A deputy superintendent was hired without a background check. Turns out, he was facing criminal charges for […]
If you’re in charge of a youth sports league or team, we know you don’t have enough time. The list of duties you’re responsible for is mind-blowing – hiring, scheduling, equipment, finances. And this is only a partial list!
We applaud your dedication to our young athletes and their families. Thank you for organizing this much-needed […]
It’s common knowledge that most local youth sports leagues and/or teams are run, staffed and assisted by volunteers. Without the knowledge, enthusiasm, and time commitment these folks’ make, our children may not have as many opportunities to participate in youth sports.
While many local leagues may have a roster of regulars who return year after year […]
The Carolina Panthers of the National Football League are making shock-waves this season for their (so far) undefeated season. But a story on the team’s website is capturing our attention for an entirely different reason.
The post, “Scouts Honor: The Importance of Background Checks,” explains in great detail how the team uses players’ social media profiles and […]
