Use of current, dependable and complete criminal history information is considered a critical screening protocol for any youth-serving organization. Volunteer program staff undergo criminal history screening for many of the same reasons employers conduct background checks the purpose is to verify identity and determine whether a potential staff member may have anything in their past that might disqualify them from working with youth participants.
Handling of sensitive information during the screening process should receive the utmost attention to discretion and confidentiality so as not to damage one’s reputation or career.
All adult participants (coaches, managers, volunteers and players, 18 years of age or older) are required to have adult abuse awareness training and background checks each year to be eligible to participate in national tournaments hosted by The American Legion. All adult participants (coaches, managers, volunteers and players, 18 years of age or older) are required to have a background checks each year to be eligible to participate in national tournaments hosted by The American Legion.
All coaches, managers, and volunteer staff of Junior and Senior American Legion Baseball teams must be screened prior to conducting any meetings, events, practices or games that involve youth participants.