New and Enhanced Techniques Included in the Latest Version of the “Re-Verified” National Criminal Background Check from Protect Youth Sports

checkboxFree Re-Verification of national database records.  A “True” 50 State Sex Offender Search, National Criminal Database (over 400 million records), Free Alias Name Search, No False Positives or Incomplete Records, 100% Industry Compliance Guaranteed.  Read More…

checkboxFree Online Consultation with state-by-state recommendations for youth sports.  There are hundreds of sources of data included our national database, but how do you know that your state is covered?  We take the guess work out of the process and give you solid recommendations for screening coaches effectively and affordably.  Read More…

checkboxFree Automatic Coach Scoring for youth sports organizations.  Every reasonable effort should be made to protect youth sports participants from adults in the program who have a history of unacceptable criminal activity. It is estimated that 9.6% of all volunteers screened have a criminal record and 2.9% of would be coaches have had convictions involving sex offenses, violence, or other felonies.  Read More…

Why Background Checks?

arm_around_kid-thumb-200x133-1235Background checks have become a standard practice in youth sports, as coach violence and sexual abuse and harassment have become more frequent (although still rare) occurrences. 

First and foremost, background checks are necessary as a matter of safety:

  • Discover previous arrest and convictions for sexual and/or violent offenses
  • Protect your organization from legal liability and lawsuits
  • Prevent allegations of negligent selection and hiring

A proper background check should be part of your risk management strategy, including documented protection policies, procedures and child abuse prevention training.

Partner: National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS)

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Youth sports decision makers must make sure to cover all the bases when it comes to protecting youngsters in their programs. When recruiting and evaluating volunteers, no youth sports administrator wants to strike out by appointing someone who may not be qualified for the job, or who puts children in danger.  To help decision makers with these crucial responsibilities the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) has teamed up with Protect Youth Sports, one of the nation’s premier background check providers, to introduce an all new system for leagues and associations to totally manage their volunteer youth sports coaches.