The number of people in the U.S. who reported that they tried Ecstasy for the first time during the past year increased 40 percent between 2005 and 2006. One-third of these new users in 2006 were under age 18 when they started using Ecstasy.
TOP STORY State Lawmakers Veto Own Criminal Checks
In one state, what's good for veterinarians, dentists and psychologists isn't good for state legislators. Find out why the lawmakers voted against checks into their own backgrounds.
INDUSTRY NEWS Apartment Communities Booting Residents with Criminal Records
In some rental communities, committing a crime now means finding a new place to live thanks to a strict screening program.
Cops Avoid Drug Tests that Other City Workers Must Take
Following a detective's car crash after he removed heroin from a police property room, one city's policy of excluding police and fire department employees from random drug testing comes under scrutiny.
Former Non-Profit Employee Arrested for Sex Crime
Detectives catch a predator only to discover he was recently employed by a respected non-profit that serves children. The arrest has left one community questioning the safety of children involved in the organization's programs.
SCREENING SOLUTIONS Tips for Submitting Verifications Services
"It's all in the name." Or so the saying goes. But when it comes to providing information to InfoMart for our Verifications services, a name just scratches the applicant's surface. InfoMart's Verifications Manager, Mary Keathe Lee, explains.
The Benefits of Standardized Employment Applications
While customization is key for success in many aspects of business, when it comes to job applications, standardization is the name of the game. Read more to find out the benefits of utilizing a standard application form.
