"Target hardening" RE: [SCA-AE] ANNOUNCE: Background check FAQ

[Taranach]

This is precisely what I was talking about... a background check will 
only catch someone who has already been caught and would therefore be 
*avoiding* those positions.  Those who have not been caught and might be 
seeking those "positions of authority", would also not be exposed by a 
background check.

Kind of nullifies the point, eh?

The only truly viable solution is to interact well with your kids as has 
been repeated many times herein. There is no background check or 
regulation that can take the place of a watchful and knowledgeable parent.

Taranach

Karen Finnemore wrote:
> Contrary to much of what has been said, someone who is trolling for
> the "outcast" child *will* take on positions of responsibility within
> organizations, such as religious youth club leaders, scout activity
> leaders, etc. simply because this puts them in a place where they have
> a modicum of authority over the child, which in turn validates their
> right to act as the child's sole support system.  However, after a
> conviction, the offender will turn to other methods of seeking out
> potential victims.
> 
> Renata the posh rot