Clearance & Background Checks
Helping communities across the USA and Canada make informed decisions about those who serve.
Screening is mandated by ISKCON law.
“All ISKCON leaders (GBCs, gurus, temple presidents, project directors and managers etc.) are obliged to follow the guidelines for screening those who live on ISKCON property and serve with our temples, schools, farms, and other projects.”
- ISKCON law February 1998
Two important steps are required:
The time and resources invested in screening are small compared with the importance of creating safe and supportive environments. By taking these simple steps, we can make informed decisions about those who serve and help strengthen the safety and well-being of our communities.
Why Screening Matters
Screening is one important way we can help create safer environments for children and communities.
Thorough screening helps communities make informed decisions about those who serve in positions of trust, responsibility, or access to children. It helps identify concerns that may otherwise go unnoticed and supports responsible decision-making by temple and community leaders.
What Screening Supports
Safer Environments
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Informed Decisions
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Stronger Safeguards
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Responsible Service
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Who Should Request Clearance?
Clearance may be appropriate for individuals who are being considered for roles involving children, leadership, service, or significant access within an ISKCON community.
Examples include:
Temple & Community Leaders
Temple presidents
Child Protection Team members
Managers
Community organizers
Those Serving the Community
Volunteers working with children
Teachers and children's program volunteers
Festival volunteers
Individuals moving into temple communities
Those serving in positions of trust or influence
How It Works
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Request:
A temple leader, organizer, CPT member, or other responsible person determines that clearance is appropriate. -
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Complete the Form:
The person undergoing clearance completes the official ISKCON Child Protection Clearance Form. Click the Complete Clearance Form button in the next section. -
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Review:
The submitted information is reviewed against Child Protection Office records. -
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Clearance Report:
The report is provided to the designated person responsible for the relevant safeguarding or service decision.
Ready to Request Clearance?
If you have been asked to provide CPO clearance, or you are responsible for requesting clearance for someone serving in your community, the next step is to submit the official clearance form.
ADDITIONAL SCREENING
Criminal Background Checks
Domestic or International
Your temple or project can arrange criminal background checks through the CPO with the company, Trusted Employees. The base package includes searches of national criminal records, county court documents for the address(es) you provide, the national sex offender registry, and Social Security number verification. Additional searches may be added, such as DMV records if the applicant will be driving temple vehicles.
Contact us at info@nachildprotection.org to set up an account.