Unlock Guidance
Unlocking Criminal Record Checks – A guide for people with a criminal record (September 2013, in partnership with the DBS)
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There is a dedicated section which covers the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Other useful resources
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (Volunteering England)
GOV.UK (Specific section on disclosures for individuals and organisations)
Identity checking guidelines (DBS)
Find a DBS umbrella body (DBS)
Disclosure & Barring Changes (Home Office)
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Debbie Sadler
Head of Advice
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