The authors present a model for preemployment and volunteer applicant screening that is based on their review of the literature concerning sexual offender profiles and propose that assessment of an agency's level of organizational risk is a key factor in the implementation and affordability of an appropriately thorough screening procedure. They identify levels of risk and suggest how to modify the screening model accordingly.
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