Safe Sanctuaries

Background Check Procedures

1) The church pastor secures a signed waiver (Background Check Consent Signature Form) from the individual to be checked and sends that waiver to the district office along with $5 for each individual background check requested.

2) The district office processes the request and receives the criminal background report.

3) The district office sends the pastor a copy of the criminal background report.

4) The pastor makes a copy of the report available to those in the church who have legitimate employment and/or supervisory responsibilities for the individual. Beyond that small circle the report is kept strictly confidential. The individual involved also has the right to receive a copy of their personal criminal background check.

5) To ensure confidentiality the district recommends that a permanent copy of the report not be kept at the local church. The pastor is encouraged to destroy the church’s copy after a hiring or supervisory decision has been made.

6) The original background report is kept in a permanent locked file in the district office. The pastor may request a new copy of the original report at any time.

Safe Sanctuaries

Background Check Procedures

Background Check Consent Signature Form

WNCC Implementation Checklist

Sample Policy & Procedures

General Conference Safe Sanctuaries Resolution

WNCC Basic Procedures & Overview

WNCC Background Check Companies & Info

Church Facilities Door Changes District List

The Duke Endowment Grant Application Form

Employment Application & Consent Form

Volunteer Application & Consent Form

Reference Check Form for Child/Youth Worker

Participation Covenant for Workers with Children

Permission to Participate - Child/Youth Events

Accident/Medical Emergency Report Form - Child/Youth

Report of Suspected Incident of Child/Youth Abuse

Use of Church Facilities by Other Organizations Form

Guidelines for Incorporation of Local Church

Resources