States use Catholic clergy abuse lists to screen applicants

Excerpted from The Columbian by Claudia Lauer and Maghan Hoyer In the wake of revelations that scores of Roman Catholic priests and religious workers credibly accused of child sexual abuse […]
Dating apps – do background checks to stop sexual assaults

Excerpted from CNN by Kara Alaimo Last week, Tinder announced that it was adding some new safety features to its app, including a panic button to call for help and […]
Did that mall Santa undergo a background check? A new bill would demand it

Excerpted from lohud. By Nancy Cutler Playing Santa could soon require a mandatory background check. State Sen. James Skoufis introduced a bill this week that specifically requires background checks for […]
Report finds many free dating apps don’t screen for sex offenders

Excerpted from CBS News By Nikki Battiste A new investigation finds many free dating apps don’t screen whether users are registered sex offenders. Janine Dunphy said a free dating website […]