CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS –
A KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL POLICY
HOW IMPLEMENTING THIS IN THE NEW
ENGLAND AND BERMUDA DISTRICT CAN
PROTECT YOUTH AND AKTION CLUB
MEMBERS, THE COMMUNITY, YOUR CLUB
MEMBERS, YOUR CLUB, AND KIWANIS
INTERNATIONAL.
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS – A
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL POLICY
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
CHURCH PERSONNEL
PENN STATE FOOTBALL PROGRAM
BBC’s CHILDREN’S TV STAR JIMMY SAVILE
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS – A
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL POLICY
• PURPOSE: TO INSURE THE HIGHEST
STANDARDS OF LEADERSHIP KI REQUIRES A
CRIMINAL BACK- GROUND CHECK FOR ALL
ADULTS (KIWANIANS & NON-MEMBERS)
WORKING WITH YOUTH IN SLPS, REGISTERED
FOR, PARTICIPATING IN, OR STAYING
OVERNIGHT AT ANY EVENT KI ORGANIZES
THAT INVOLVES INTERACTION BETWEEN
ADULTS & YOUTH UNDER AGE 18.
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS – AND
A ROTARIAN INTERNATIONAL POLICY
 Rotary International has a zero-tolerance policy toward abuse
and harassment, and is guided by the following Statement of
Conduct for Working with Youth:
Rotary International is committed to creating and maintaining
the safest possible environment for all participants in Rotary
activities. It is the duty of all Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses,
partners, and other volunteers to safeguard to the best of their
ability the welfare of and to prevent the physical, sexual, or
emotional abuse of children and young people with whom they
come into contact. (RCP 2.110.1)All Rotaractors, Rotarians,
clubs, and districts should ensure that their programs are
consistent with both this statement and all RI youth protection
policies.
• RI PROCEDURAL MANUAL IS A 130-PAGE DOCUMENT ON
ABUSE AND HARASSMENT
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS – A
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL POLICY
CONVICTIONS THAT CAUSE INELIGIBILITY:
ABUSE, AGRAVATED ABUSE, OR NEGLECT OF AN ELDERLY
PERSON OR DISABLED ADULT
ADULT ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION OF AGED
PERSONS OR DISABLED ADULTS
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
AGGRAVATED BATTERY
BATTERY
CARJACKING
CHILD ABUSE, AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE, OR NEGLECT
OF A CHILD
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS
– A KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL POLICY
CONVICTIONS THAT CAUSE INELIGIBILTY (CONT.):
CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OR DEPENDENCY OF A
CHILD
FALSE IMPRISONMENT
HOME-INVASION ROBBERY
INCEST
KIDNAPPING
LEADING, TAKING, ENTICING OR REMOVING A MINOR BEYOND
THE STATE LIMITS OR CONCEALING THE LOCATION OF A
MINOR WITH CRIMINAL INTENT PENDING DEPENDENCY
PROCEEDINGS OR PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING ALLEGED
ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF A MINOR.
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS – A
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL POLICY
CONVICTIONS THAT CAUSE INELIGIBILTY (CONT.):
LEWDNESS AND INDECENT EXPOSURE
LURING OR ENTICING A CHILD
MANSLAUGHTER, AGGRAVATED MANSLAUGHTER OF AN
ELDERLY PERSON OR DISABLE ADULT, OR AGGRAVATED
MANSLAUGHTER OF A CHILD
MURDER
OBSCENITY
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS – A
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL POLICY
CONVICTIONS THAT CAUSE INELIGIBILTY (CONT.):
POSSESSING AN ELECTRIC WEAPON OR DEVICE,
DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE , OR OTHER WEAPON AT A
SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENT OR ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY
PROSTITUTION
RESISTING ARREST WITH VIOLENCE
ROBBERY
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS – A
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL POLICY
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE BACKGROUND
CHECK (A CLEAR CHECK) IS BASED ON VERIFICATION
THAT NONE OF THE CONVICTIONS STATED ABOVE,
OR SIMILAR THERETO, HAVE BEEN DETERMINED
FOR THAT PERSON.
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS – A
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL POLICY
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL ONLY RECOGNIZES ITS
OWN CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS AS
VALID.
EACH PERSON TO UNDERGO A CHBC SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS COST.
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS – A
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL POLICY
NEDK POLICY & PROCEDURES APPROACH:
EMBRACE KI STANDARDS FOR THE DISTRICT & ITS
CLUBS, LT. GOVERNORS, ADMINISTRATORS FOR SLPS
CHAPERONES AT SLP CONVENTIONS
ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM IN PLACE
COMING: CLUBS INVOLVEMENT
WORKING DIRECTLY WITH KIDS – OFFICERS, SLP
ADVISERS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS & ALL WORKING
WITH KIDS
HAVE A NEDK-DESIGNATED FIRM AT A REASONABLE
COST
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS – A
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL POLICY
Likely Next Steps:
• 1. Need to separate what needs to be done at the District level-What will be the process related to Who, What, When, Where, Why
and How?
• Who should submit forms for background checks? Should we start
with those who attend overnight events or direct contact with
young people?
• What company (or companies) should we use?
• When should these be started?
• Where will information be sent (and to the fewest possible
people)?
• What will we need to explain to members: WHY this is necessary!
• How will all of this work together so that we keep accurate records?
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS – A
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL POLICY
Likely Next Steps (continued from prior slide):
• WE need to outline how clubs will be able to plug into this process-What will be the process related to Who, What, When, Where, Why
and How?
• Who should submit the forms within their club?
• What will those submitting forms need to do?
• When should these be done? How much time do we allow for
processing?
• Where will information be sent and what will be done with the
information received?
• Why could a person fail? What if they do fail – what do we do?
• How will we keep accurate records and guard the privacy of our
members?
CONDUCT UNBECOMING A MEMBER OF THE
KIWANIS FAMILY – A KI POLICY
“Conduct unbecoming a member of the Kiwanis family” is defined in Kiwanis International
policy as any conduct that:
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a) Is incompatible with the best interests of the public or of members of Kiwanis,
and/or
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b) Tends to harm the standing of Kiwanis in the local or global community. (10/12)
“Conduct unbecoming an Kiwanis member” in addition to the definition provided in the
International Bylaws, is further defined as any of the following offenses committed
while serving in office: (4/10)
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a. Engaging in offensive action, language, profanity, or derogatory statements of a
racial, ethnic, age-related,
disability-related, or sexual nature. (4/02)
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b. Engaging in unwanted touching at any time. (6/99)
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c. Creating a hostile atmosphere. (6/99)
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d. Relating off-color jokes, ethnic jokes, and any derogatory statements or engaging in
any other actions that are offensive on account of race, color, gender, age, disability,
economic status, religion, or national origin. (4/02)
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e. Being convicted of any felony or being convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude. (4/02)
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f. Acting contrary to personal and professional ethical standards such as integrity,
objectivity, accountability, openness, and honesty. (4/10)