Cohousing-L Mailing List: Screeing Backgrounds of New People

[Victoria (victoria]

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Dear All,

We are doing some revamping of how we give and receive information from and
to new people who are interested in joining our community.  A couple of
people seem intent on screening new people for felonies, especially for
child abuse.  I personally feel uncomfortable about this.  First of all, I
figure we should all screen ourselves if we are going to do this, which
feels funny.  Secondly, I feel it will give a false sense of security about
those with no convictions.  But, I do consider myself a child advocate and
certainly want our kids to be safe.

What do others do and think about this?

Vicky Leary
Trillium Hollow
Portland, Oregon