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Discounted Background Checks for
Great American Insureds
Your First Line of Defense in Protecting Vulnerable Populations
Flexible Plans
Four package levels designed to match screening depth to role risk — so you can hire with confidence and strengthen prevention.
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Not sure which to choose? Praesidium can help recommend the right package based on role type, program setting, and risk level.
Flexible Plans
Different package levels designed to match screening depth to role risk — so you can hire with confidence and strengthen prevention.
Best for individuals with limited, supervised, or short-term access.
Basic is recommended for roles that are short-term, always supervised, do not include one-on-one interactions, and have limited responsibility or authority.
Best for individuals with direct, repeated, or relationship-based access.
Basic+ is recommended for roles that interact with consumers frequently or daily, over extended periods, may be in unsupervised or one-on-one settings, and have authority, influence, or trusted access.
Specialized Screening Packages
Some roles require additional screening due to regulatory requirements, financial authority, or leadership-level liability. These packages provide deeper research tailored to those responsibilities.
Best for roles that handle money or financial risk.
The Financial package is recommended for roles that have financial decision-making authority, access to funds or accounts, require regulatory compliance (e.g. OFAC), or involve fiduciary responsibility.
Best for senior leadership and high-liability roles.
The Executive package is recommended for roles that have high visibility and reputational impact, are strategic autority or governance positions, or have increased legal and financial liability.
Not sure which to choose? Praesidium can help recommend the right package based on role type, program setting, and risk level.
Working Together to
Prevent Abuse and Create
Safe Environments
Praesidium: The Gold Standard in Abuse Risk Management and Prevention
For more than 30 years, Praesidium has been the national leader in helping organizations protect those in their care. Through research, data, and practical experience analyzing thousands of incidents, Praesidium delivers proven solutions that help organizations assess, prevent, and respond to the risk of sexual abuse.
Who We Are
Praesidium is a team of researchers, attorneys, social workers, human resource professionals, and other industry experts dedicated to creating safer environments for vulnerable populations. We’ve worked with thousands of organizations across youth services, education, healthcare, religious ministries, insurance carriers, and more to develop sustainable abuse prevention strategies that withstand real-world challenges. As the national leader in abuse risk management, Praesidium helps organizations prevent sexual abuse and protect the vulnerable populations they serve.
Why Screening Matters
Background screening is the process of reviewing an applicant’s history to support safer hiring decisions. It can include criminal history searches, identity verification, and other checks, depending on the role and risk exposure.
Why it matters:
Screening helps reduce risk, supports consistent hiring standards, and strengthens prevention efforts — especially in environments where people have access to youth, vulnerable populations, or private spaces.
Why There are Different Package Levels
Not all roles carry the same risk. Package levels help you match screening depth to:
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Level of access (one-on-one time, unsupervised spaces, overnight settings)
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Authority and trust (leadership, coaching, supervision)
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Frequency of contact (daily interaction vs occasional presence)
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Mobility (travel, multi-site, transportation)
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How Praesidium Screening Works
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Tell us your roles and setting (program type, locations, level of contact)
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We'll recommend packages by role (you can adjust as needed)
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You submit candidates for screening
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Review results and document decisions
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Keep screening consistent with rescreens and policy alignment
Get Started Today
Complete the form, and our team will follow up with package guidance, next steps, and implementation details.
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FAQs
There is not a standard or universal background check; however, most checks typically consist of some or all of the following:
- Social-Security-Number trace
- Federal/County Criminal Record search
- National Criminal Database
- Sex Offender Registry search
- Reference Interviews (professional/personal)
- Motor Vehicle Report
- Education verification
- Employment verification
Other searches that could be part of a background, but are less common, include: Civil records, exclusion lists, credit reports (no credit score), and professional license verification.
The social-security-trace is a database search that provides names and addresses associated with an SSN. The information aids in the completion of public record searches. Note that the information does not come from the Social Security Administration.
Unless we’ve previously completed a background report on an individual, we won’t have any information on them. Praesidium is not like a credit bureau or database provider that collects information on individuals. Our reports are only created when we receive a request from one of our clients and only after they obtain the individual's authorization.
Typically, a background check covers at least 7 years. Criminal records older than 7 years may be included in a report*
*Some states restrict the reporting of criminal records to no more than the last 7 years.
Why Organizations Choose Praesidium
Unmatched Experience
Prevention through research spanning over 30+ years. Praesidium's foundation stems from extensive research and development efforts aimed at addressing the critical issue of preventing sexual abuse in organizations. Praesidium remains committed to advancing our understanding of sexual abuse in organizational settings by actively collaborating with external researchers and through the work of our internal research department. Through ongoing partnerships, we are dedicated to expanding our knowledge, refining prevention strategies, and continuously contributing to the broader field. Praesidium's enduring commitment to research underscores our dedication to fostering safer environments and pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the fight against sexual abuse.
Evidence-Based Framework
Grounded in the Praesidium Safety Equation®, a framework of eight organizational operations that allows an organization to identify where abuse could occur. Using current research and root cause analyses of thousands of cases of abuse across a diverse range of organizations, we have identified best practices in each operation and developed solutions to help organizations implement these practices.
Comprehensive Approach
From proactive risk assessments and gap analysis to accreditation, Praesidium provides end-to-end solutions. We understand that every organization is at a different stage in its commitment to fostering safe environments. To help you navigate this journey, we work with you to develop a comprehensive roadmap tailored to your organization's unique needs and activities.
Flexible Options for Everyone
Our services can be tailored to each organization, reflecting the specific actions required to maintain a safe environment. From educational programs and policy development to ongoing support and assessment tools, Praesidium offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet your organization's needs.
Ready to Get Started?
Find out more about our screening and selection services and how Praesidium can help your organization can stop abuse before it starts.