Player safety is not confined to physical well-being. Little League International recognizes the importance of providing a safe learning environment for the youth participating in the program.  Northwood Little League obtains criminal background checks for volunteer managers, coaches, board members, assistant coaches, umpires and any other persons, volunteers and/or hired workers who provide regular services to or who have repetitive access to, or contact with, players or teams. These checks are completed annually on all new and returning individuals prior to the individual assuming his/her duties for the current season.  Additionally, the criminal background checks include a state and federal criminal history with sex offender information.  The criminal background check does not include a subsequent arrest notification after the background check has been completed. Pursuant to California State Law, Article 3 (commencing with Section 11100) of Chapter 1 of Title 1 of Part 4 of the Penal Code, criminal history information is used internally.  Confidential criminal history information is not disclosed to the public.

Northwood Little League uses First Advantage Screening Solutions for its background checks, which is contracted by Little League International.  More information about First Advantage can be found here.