The History of Non- Criminal Background Checks: A Review

Lori Ann Post, Brian Biroscak, Elaine Forte

Abstract


Several criminal justice and policy researchers have questioned the benefit of conducting pre- employment background checks. Our review of the background check literature suggests that persons with physical and cognitive disabilities have a much higher probability of being financially exploited, neglected, or abused. We recommend a balance of employment for incarcerated persons for re- entry into society, however, caution putting violent felons into employment providing long- term care services.

Keywords


Background Checks, Violence, Injury, Exploitation

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