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RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF SAFETY
NCSI: Safety thru Integrity,Vision,Technology & Purpose NCSI’s Mission: To serve as a leading resource in an overall effort to eradicate harm and loss in organizations and communities across the globe through increased awareness and training, the creation of national standards, and the integration of fullymanaged risk management programs, inclusive of background screening
Formation & History ¾NCSI was created in partnership with the National Council of Youth Sports with the mission of eradicating harm and protecting organizations from loss; ¾Key Elements to NCSI’s Model: ¾ Amateur Sports Industry Crisis ¾ PROTECT Act of 2003 ¾ NCYS “Recommended Guidelines” ¾ NCYS Membership call to action ¾ Insurance Industry Feedback ¾NCSI was/is the only organization of its kind – 100% dedicated to amateur sports and organizations who serve vulnerable populations – created for the industry, by the industry.
NCSI/NCYS Partnership National Council of
• NCYS Membership represents over 180 organizations serving more than 60 million boys and girls participating in organized youth sports throughout the United States. • NCYS Published “Recommended Guidelines for Background Check Screening in Nonprofit Youth-Serving Organizations” to serve as template for national standard of care. • NCSI is the only organization licensed by NCYS to implement the Guidelines. • For more information on the NCYS please visit their website at www.ncys.org or contact Sally Johnson, Executive Director, at (772) 781-1452
NCSI Today ¾NCSI is a private, woman-owned, social enterprise with one goal: Protecting you, protecting your people, protecting your programs; ¾NCSI is the country's leading resource for background screening services for non-profit and youth serving organizations; ¾NCSI is still 100% focused on helping organizations who serve NonProfits, Youth and Vulnerable Populations; ¾NCSI offers turn-key solutions – simple, yet designed to meet the special needs of higher risk organizations; ¾NCSI is the choice of many of the greatest, most reputable sports organizations in the world.
Why is Risk Management & Background Screening So Important? National Statistics:
1 in 4 girls are sexually abused before 18 years old;
Only 10% of offenders are complete strangers;
1 in 6 boys are sexually abused before 18 years old;
More than 636,000 registered sex offenders in United States; 100,000+ are missing or noncompliant;
Nearly 70% of all reported assaults occur to children ages 17 & under - median age is 9 yrs old;
There are 39 millions survivors of sexual abuse in America today.
In 90% of cases, child is familiar with the offender;
(Statistics from Darkness to Light and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children)
Why is Risk Management & Background Screening So Important? NCSI Statistics:
NCSI issued “Red Light” determinations for many serious crimes, including: Rape Attempted Rape Manslaughter Armed Robbery Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor Manufacture/Distribution Controlled Substance Embezzlement Forgery Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Applicants willingly submitted to background screening; Some had successfully passed background screening with other companies!
7 Key Elements to a Successful Background Screening Program National Center for Safety Initiatives focuses directly on seven identified risk factors: 1. Organizational Policies & Practices 2. Overall Background Check System including Sources of Data 3. Specialized Responsibilities/Standards of Care for Youth Organizations 4. Interpretation of the Results Æ “Red Light/Green Light,” based on criteria (NCYS Recommended Guidelines©) 5. Thorough Investigations – From Intake of Information to Final Determination 6. FCRA Compliance, including Rejections & Appeals 7. Privacy & Production of Documents
Gold Standard Background Screening Program Full-Service Program Components • Two national criminal database searches covering 50 states plus DC, Guam and Puerto Rico with more than 300 million records • Two SOR (Sex Offender Registries) database searches for 49 states plus DC, Guam and Puerto Rico • Social Security Number verification • Address history records • OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) federal terrorist database searches • Includes one non-database, real-time county courthouse search • Automatic re-check of single national database and SOR
Benefits Criterion offense consultation • Secure online registration including criminal history disclosures • Identity Verification process • Full review & investigation records/disclosures • Simple “Red Light/Green Light” determination based on NCSI investigation and client’s criteria • Interaction with Applicants including notification of denial of participation • FCRA, FACTA & Federal/State Compliance • Confidential records storage • Assistance on legal issues
NCSI establishes program with client organization
NCSI’s Background Screening Process
•Establishing Screening Criteria •Determining Search Components •Selecting Sources of Data •Creating System Access via Secure Website • Assigning Access Codes to Applicants • Creating Communication Materials
Applicant registers for background check through NCSI’s secure website NCSI collects Applicant consent and authorization NCSI requests searches from providers
NCSI receives results
NCSI’s Background Screening Process If necessary, NCSI will request a photo ID from the applicant to verify name, date of birth, or address
NCSI evaluates records based on criteria set by Client
Adverse Information Reported, NCSI will: -Contact the Individual -Investigate the records -Provide FCRA Appeal
No Adverse Information Reported
•FCRA Compliant information mailed to Applicant With Records •Allowed reasonable time to dispute records
Response NCSI Investigates Applicant dispute
No response
Red Light •Notification to Client •Notice of Denial w/ appeals rights mailed to applicant • Files kept on record
Green Light
Account Management Capabilities •
Secure Online System for Account Managers and Applicants
•
Applicant Self-Registration included with all program options – NCSI collection of data and private consumer information
•
Sophisticated and proven interface capabilities with client registration systems
•
24/7 Online Management
•
24/7 Applicant Access – registration, status check
•
Online Applicant Payment options – Visa/MC
•
Everything you need to easily and effectively manage your program!
Increased Safety, Awareness and Capabilities…the Complete Approach.
Added Value: The Benefits of Working with NCSI NCSI’s comprehensive background screening programs have saved thousands of people from harm and millions of dollars in losses to organizations. NCSI’s expertise in the industry – legal and regulatory, pioneering national standards, working to increase safety in amateur sports – assures you are working with the best. NCSI’s experience in working with amateur sports organizations – national, regional, club and individual level – creates ease and effectiveness for you. NCSI’s signature service commitment – ‘The NCSI Experience’ – ensures satisfaction. Talk with our clients and hear for yourself the many ways we help each day. NCSI’s passion, commitment, focus and purpose. We care and you feel it. We make managing risks easy for you.
No other organization does what NCSI does for you!
NCSI360: Everything You Need to Manage & Mitigate Risks
• NCSI:360 – “one stop shop” for evolving programs…we grow with you! • The NCSI Experience: Purpose, Passion, Partnership, Expertise & Personal Service • Transfer liability, responsibility and burden to NCSI - allows clubs/members to focus on what they do and love best. • We Stand by You, We Stand with You.
Contact Information NATIONAL CENTER FOR SAFETY INITIATIVES P.O. Box 39008 Cleveland, OH 44139 440-542-9690 / 866-833-7100 (Phone) 440-542-9936 (Fax) www.ncsisafe.com Primary Contact: Trish McGonnell, Co-founder & President
RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF SAFETY
NCSI: Safety thru Integrity,Vision,Technology & Purpose NCSI’s Mission: To serve as a leading resource in an overall effort to eradicate harm and loss in organizations and communities across the globe through increased awareness and training, the creation of national standards, and the integration of fullymanaged risk management programs, inclusive of background screening
Formation & History ¾NCSI was created in partnership with the National Council of Youth Sports with the mission of eradicating harm and protecting organizations from loss; ¾Key Elements to NCSI’s Model: ¾ Amateur Sports Industry Crisis ¾ PROTECT Act of 2003 ¾ NCYS “Recommended Guidelines” ¾ NCYS Membership call to action ¾ Insurance Industry Feedback ¾NCSI was/is the only organization of its kind – 100% dedicated to amateur sports and organizations who serve vulnerable populations – created for the industry, by the industry.
NCSI/NCYS Partnership National Council of
• NCYS Membership represents over 180 organizations serving more than 60 million boys and girls participating in organized youth sports throughout the United States. • NCYS Published “Recommended Guidelines for Background Check Screening in Nonprofit Youth-Serving Organizations” to serve as template for national standard of care. • NCSI is the only organization licensed by NCYS to implement the Guidelines. • For more information on the NCYS please visit their website at www.ncys.org or contact Sally Johnson, Executive Director, at (772) 781-1452
NCSI Today ¾NCSI is a private, woman-owned, social enterprise with one goal: Protecting you, protecting your people, protecting your programs; ¾NCSI is the country's leading resource for background screening services for non-profit and youth serving organizations; ¾NCSI is still 100% focused on helping organizations who serve NonProfits, Youth and Vulnerable Populations; ¾NCSI offers turn-key solutions – simple, yet designed to meet the special needs of higher risk organizations; ¾NCSI is the choice of many of the greatest, most reputable sports organizations in the world.
Why is Risk Management & Background Screening So Important? National Statistics:
1 in 4 girls are sexually abused before 18 years old;
Only 10% of offenders are complete strangers;
1 in 6 boys are sexually abused before 18 years old;
More than 636,000 registered sex offenders in United States; 100,000+ are missing or noncompliant;
Nearly 70% of all reported assaults occur to children ages 17 & under - median age is 9 yrs old;
There are 39 millions survivors of sexual abuse in America today.
In 90% of cases, child is familiar with the offender;
(Statistics from Darkness to Light and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children)
Why is Risk Management & Background Screening So Important? NCSI Statistics:
NCSI issued “Red Light” determinations for many serious crimes, including: Rape Attempted Rape Manslaughter Armed Robbery Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor Manufacture/Distribution Controlled Substance Embezzlement Forgery Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Applicants willingly submitted to background screening; Some had successfully passed background screening with other companies!
7 Key Elements to a Successful Background Screening Program National Center for Safety Initiatives focuses directly on seven identified risk factors: 1. Organizational Policies & Practices 2. Overall Background Check System including Sources of Data 3. Specialized Responsibilities/Standards of Care for Youth Organizations 4. Interpretation of the Results Æ “Red Light/Green Light,” based on criteria (NCYS Recommended Guidelines©) 5. Thorough Investigations – From Intake of Information to Final Determination 6. FCRA Compliance, including Rejections & Appeals 7. Privacy & Production of Documents
Gold Standard Background Screening Program Full-Service Program Components • Two national criminal database searches covering 50 states plus DC, Guam and Puerto Rico with more than 300 million records • Two SOR (Sex Offender Registries) database searches for 49 states plus DC, Guam and Puerto Rico • Social Security Number verification • Address history records • OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) federal terrorist database searches • Includes one non-database, real-time county courthouse search • Automatic re-check of single national database and SOR
Benefits Criterion offense consultation • Secure online registration including criminal history disclosures • Identity Verification process • Full review & investigation records/disclosures • Simple “Red Light/Green Light” determination based on NCSI investigation and client’s criteria • Interaction with Applicants including notification of denial of participation • FCRA, FACTA & Federal/State Compliance • Confidential records storage • Assistance on legal issues
NCSI establishes program with client organization
NCSI’s Background Screening Process
•Establishing Screening Criteria •Determining Search Components •Selecting Sources of Data •Creating System Access via Secure Website • Assigning Access Codes to Applicants • Creating Communication Materials
Applicant registers for background check through NCSI’s secure website NCSI collects Applicant consent and authorization NCSI requests searches from providers
NCSI receives results
NCSI’s Background Screening Process If necessary, NCSI will request a photo ID from the applicant to verify name, date of birth, or address
NCSI evaluates records based on criteria set by Client
Adverse Information Reported, NCSI will: -Contact the Individual -Investigate the records -Provide FCRA Appeal
No Adverse Information Reported
•FCRA Compliant information mailed to Applicant With Records •Allowed reasonable time to dispute records
Response NCSI Investigates Applicant dispute
No response
Red Light •Notification to Client •Notice of Denial w/ appeals rights mailed to applicant • Files kept on record
Green Light
Account Management Capabilities •
Secure Online System for Account Managers and Applicants
•
Applicant Self-Registration included with all program options – NCSI collection of data and private consumer information
•
Sophisticated and proven interface capabilities with client registration systems
•
24/7 Online Management
•
24/7 Applicant Access – registration, status check
•
Online Applicant Payment options – Visa/MC
•
Everything you need to easily and effectively manage your program!
Increased Safety, Awareness and Capabilities…the Complete Approach.
Added Value: The Benefits of Working with NCSI NCSI’s comprehensive background screening programs have saved thousands of people from harm and millions of dollars in losses to organizations. NCSI’s expertise in the industry – legal and regulatory, pioneering national standards, working to increase safety in amateur sports – assures you are working with the best. NCSI’s experience in working with amateur sports organizations – national, regional, club and individual level – creates ease and effectiveness for you. NCSI’s signature service commitment – ‘The NCSI Experience’ – ensures satisfaction. Talk with our clients and hear for yourself the many ways we help each day. NCSI’s passion, commitment, focus and purpose. We care and you feel it. We make managing risks easy for you.
No other organization does what NCSI does for you!
NCSI360: Everything You Need to Manage & Mitigate Risks
• NCSI:360 – “one stop shop” for evolving programs…we grow with you! • The NCSI Experience: Purpose, Passion, Partnership, Expertise & Personal Service • Transfer liability, responsibility and burden to NCSI - allows clubs/members to focus on what they do and love best. • We Stand by You, We Stand with You.
Contact Information NATIONAL CENTER FOR SAFETY INITIATIVES P.O. Box 39008 Cleveland, OH 44139 440-542-9690 / 866-833-7100 (Phone) 440-542-9936 (Fax) www.ncsisafe.com Primary Contact: Trish McGonnell, Co-founder & President
