Competent and thorough screening practices are essential for protecting your church and children from harm. At Full Armor, we understand the importance of church safety and provide ministries with cost–effective tools to guard against preventable risks. By screening volunteers, churches can reduce their risk of litigation and deter potential predators and unqualified candidates from seeking to serve.
Why Background Checks are Necessary for Church Volunteers
According to a Lifeway Research study, 81% of churches in the United States conduct background checks on volunteers and staff. This is a crucial step in ensuring the safety of children and vulnerable adults who attend church services and events. Unfortunately, not all churches conduct background checks, leaving themselves and their members at risk.
According to a Lifeway Research study, 81% of churches in the United States conduct background checks on volunteers and staff. This is a crucial step in ensuring the safety of children and vulnerable adults who attend church services and events. Unfortunately, not all churches conduct background checks, leaving themselves and their members at risk.
Background checks can reveal criminal histories or other red flags that may indicate that a person is not suitable for a position of trust within the church. It is important to note that background checks are not foolproof, but they can help to weed out potential risks and speak to the efforts taken to safeguard your children.
Statistics on Church Safety
Did you know that 16% of child sexual abuse cases occur within a religious organization? This is a sobering statistic that highlights the need for churches to take steps to protect their members. In addition, a study by LifeWay Research found that 36% of pastors know someone who has been sexually abused within a church.
We understand that these statistics are alarming, but they also serve as a reminder of why church safety is so important. Background checks are just one step that churches can take to ensure that their members are safe.
What we provide:
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FCRA compliant checks for volunteer screening and employment
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Identity verification
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Affordable screening options starting at just $12
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E-Consent forms and no-hassle on-line volunteer submissions
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Fast turn around times
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Monthly billing for any checks completed
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No annual fees or hidden costs
3 Different Screening Levels to Choose From
Sex Offender Registry
Typically contains information on individuals who have committed sexually violent offenses against adults and children, as well as certain sexual contact and other crimes against victims who are minors.
National Criminal Database
Contains over 2 billion records from national and international sources from criminal repositories, sex offender registries, and security watch-lists. Should be used as a supplement or pre-screen option; annual re-verification is suggested to confirm subjects current disposition.
County Criminal Records
One of the most common searches conducted by employers. Reports real-time county courthouse information for the resident county, including felonies and misdemeanors covering the standard seven-year time frame and often longer.
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