On The Record: An Information Guide for People Impacted by Non-Conviction Police Records in Ontario
Canadian Civil Liberties Association & John Howard Society of Ontario, 2014
These resources include an overview of:
- the legal and policy frameworks that govern police record checks in Ontario
- different types of police records
- where police records are stored
- how police records are disclosed and the three type of record checks
- research findings on how police records, and more specifically non-conviction records, are impacting individuals when they travel, look for work, school and volunteer opportunities and in other ways
In the second guide, there is also specific information for employers and organization on best practices around hiring and screening volunteers and when it is suitable for an employer to request a police record check in Ontario.
Canadian Civil Liberties Association, 2014
This report looks at private and not-for-profit employers and organizations that request non-conviction information as well as third-party companies that provide background check services.
HELP WANTED*: Reducing Barriers for Ontario’s Youth with Police Records
John Howard Society of Ontario, 2014
This report focuses on youth and youth employment and how young people with police records are excluded from the labour market resulting in stigma.
Presumption of Guilt? The Disclosure of Non-Conviction Records in Police Background Checks.
For additional resources including national police record guides and information sheets, visit the Canadian Civil Liberties Association record checks resources webpage.
For additional resources including national police record guides and information sheets, visit the Canadian Civil Liberties Association record checks resources webpage.
