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Programs that maintain databases of all substantiated cases of child abuse within the jurisdiction. The registries are used to protect children from known perpetrators and are searched in situations where individuals apply to become a foster parent, adoptive parent, child care provider, homemaker, parent aide, student trainee or employee of a residential facility for children or youth. The registries are generally maintained by children’s protective services programs and may be searched by child abuse workers upon request by employers whose staff provide care, custody, treatment, transportation or supervision of children; owners/operators of facilities regulated by the program; law enforcement officials; children’s protection agencies in other jurisdictions; and others who are specified by statute.