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SB 185 Child abuse or neglect; includes Childhelp USA in list of vol. organ. subj. to search of cen. reg.

Introduced by: Janet D. Howell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Central registry of founded complaints; checks for certain volunteer organizations. Adds any Virginia affiliate of Childhelp USA® to the list of organizations whose volunteer applicants shall be subject to a search of the central registry of founded complaints by the Department of Social Services for no cost. The central registry contains information obtained by the Department regarding a founded case of child abuse or neglect. Childhelp USA® is a not-for-profit entity organized to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children, primarily through treatment, prevention, and research. Other organizations that receive free central registry checks include Virginia affiliates of Big Brother/Big Sisters of America and Compeer, volunteer fire companies or rescue squads, and court-appointed special advocates.


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