Why did the Red Cross decide to require background checks?
A Background checks have been an area of focus at the American Red Cross and encouraged for many years. However, in 2006 we decided that mandatory background checks on all employees and volunteers were necessary. Red Cross continues to reaffirm our accountability to the American public. The background check initiative, coupled with our previous efforts on this front, will help us achieve a more efficient and safer work environment for our employees and volunteers.
