A bill to promote the public welfare by protecting institutionalized children from abuse.
Juvenile Detention Employees Clearance Act of 1985 - Prohibits the employment of any person at a facility maintained for the detention, correction, care, or treatment of juveniles unless a nationwide criminal record check has ascertained whether such person poses a significant danger of abuse or mistreatment of the juveniles.
Directs the Attorney General to assist State governments in their investigations.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
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