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Old Thu May 15, 2008, 09:55am
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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
The only thing background checks do besides give the warm and fuzzies is absolve (or minimize) an association of wrongdoing if an incident later occurs. I think it's more a requirement from the lawyers trying to keep an association from having to pay a small fortune when Joe Schmoe can't keep his hands to himself.
Actually, it does just the opposite. If ASA "certifies" coaches and umpires as being "safe" around children via background checks, they will be the first entity listed in the lawsuit.

If the ASA lawyers suggested this, I'm glad they do not represent me.
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