I know they are supposed (underline supposed) to do background checks on individuals who work with children, meaning under 18. So that would include teachers, day care workers, nannies that come from services etc...But whether or not this is always done or how thorough these checks are is hard to say and probably varies. The laws might be different from state to state as well. My brother is a school teacher and they did a routine background on him but he’s never been in jail or anything like that. I wonder also if sometimes females are overlooked because people consider them less dangerous somehow. And all a background check is going to show is prior convictions for the most part. It’s not conclusive by any means.

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im sure they do an investigation, how ever that doesn't mean a crime never took place in that persons life, just means they never got caught.

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And also if charges are dropped I dont think it will show up. I thnk it needs to be a conviction to come up on a person's background check.

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It is so sad that you cannot even trust an adult, what ever job description they have when it comes to the welfare of your children. It's crazy, but i hesitate even when the kids have school camps or day trips. It is just a sad reality of the real world we live in today.........


But on the flip side their are some children/parents that have problems and seek attention by making accusations as well, and end up ruining lives. Whether a person is found guilty or innocent, it really doesn't matter because most people have passed THEIR judgments anyway.

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actually it will also stay on her record but it will show that the charges was dropped.

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well let me add, at least in Tx it does.

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Oh thats probably right then, i dont know. But I guess technically if it says the charges were dropped (say it was an accusation of sexual assault or something) then the business probably cant use that as a reason not to hire them because they were not convicted.

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no, they cant asha, BUT they come up with ways not to hire them

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Well they can say any reason they want not to hire you. That goes for any job, any applicant or employer. They can say you were beat out by someone else which might be the truth. Since you have the right to quit at any time and walk out, they have the right to not hire you or terminate you for any reason.

I guess as far as kids are concerned and who will be interacting with them meaning teachers or day care workers or anyone else that will come in contact with them, you cant wrap your kids up in plastic and hide them from the world. I know some parents that nearly go that far with their kids and it’s abusive in my opinion to shelter them in that manner. I guess its just common sense and not living life in fear and constant worry but at the same time, helping them understand that we don’t live in a magical kingdom here where nothing bad ever happens and bad people don’t exist. I think it actually empowers young children to understand this. But I won’t criticize what works for each individual parent either.

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Curious too, how can there be a kidnapping chrg, when they ran to Mexico,and he phoned his parents in Mex on the way to let them know where and when should arrive???

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