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CWLA National Conference: Children 2004: Vision, Action, Results
Workshop F21
10:30 to 12 Noon
February 25, 2004
Safety First: Effective and Timely Screening of People Who Work with Children and Youth
Workshop Outline
| 10:30 a.m. |
Welcome and introductions
- Pauline Koch
Setting the stage:
- The importance of effective screening
- The historical context
- Challenges in conducting effective and timely background checks
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| 10:45 a.m. |
The national perspective
- Margo Pedroso
- The types of screening and background check processes
- The SafetyNet Pilot Project
- Implications for other types of organizations
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| 11:10 a.m. |
The state perspective
- Dallis Pierson
- Utah's efforts to enhance the recruitment and retention of foster families
- How the Foundation works with other government entities to improve and streamline screening
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Questions and discussion
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| 12 noon |
Closing |
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