Criminal record and sex offender registry information touches nearly every corner of local government, from hiring and volunteer screening to licensing, youth programs, and the classroom. Mishandling it exposes employees and their communities to civil liability, criminal penalties, and discrimination claims. This program gives municipal and school employees at every level a practical working knowledge of the Massachusetts CORI and SORI laws: what the information is, who may request it, how it may be used, and how it must be protected.
