The human care-giving industry especially in-home caregivers have seen little regulation and oversight even when the crime related to them is real.  Recent studies show that one in four of accused and convicted caregivers had a criminal record.  This is possible because there are no restrictions against home-care workers, you can have a felony conviction and still operate as an in-home caregiver.  The good news is that there exists a simple cost effective way to protect your loved ones in need of in-home aid and care.  The way is straightforward by running a background check.  A criminal background check can help deter repeat offenders and can protect those you care about from harm and abuse.  Adequately verifying an in-home caregiver before giving them access to you or your loved ones home will at least build some trust in the person you are granting unmonitored care while you are away.  In-home caregivers should be treated like employees as they are and should undergo a background check before they are allowed into your home.