DianaScreen.com

An Abel Screening
Child Protection Test

"New research reveals that 10% of children say they were sexually abused by school staff - teachers, coaches, bus drivers and principals."
          Gene G. Abel, MD
Home  |   About  |   Contact  |   Login


Schools and Daycare Centers Becoming Safer For Children


Nearly 10% of school children say they were sexually abused by school staff. Minority children have much higher numbers compared to their numbers as students.

What happens when a teacher, a bus driver, a coach or a crossing guard at your school sexually abuses?

The child becomes fearful of adults, of school, becomes sad, and often suffers physical health problems. Nearly always he or she suffers emotional problems.

Your school staff loses parents' trust.

Direct costs recently paid by a South Carolina school for one case: more than 5.1 million.

The financial costs are staggering. For private schools and daycares, and public schools as well, there is a greater cost. Loss of trust. Parents move their children to another school. The staff in charge becomes suspect. Some are asked to resign.

With new technology, there is a way to reduce your risk.

Every school has the same problem.

At least 6% of all adults sexually abuse children. More than 95% of them have no criminal record. Nearly all start the behavior at an early age - 14 to 18 years old.

Most abuse a child because they have a sex drive directed at children.

So, 6% of the people wanting jobs at a school are sexual abusers of children. They are practiced at getting by your screening.

The school group with the most abusers are teachers, followed by coaches and bus drivers.

And you may be at risk from your own school system passing off problematic teachers who have been terminated at another school and are now applying to your school.

You may be doing everything you can. The abuse is definitely not your fault. Still.

Nearly 10% of school children say they were sexually abused by school staff.

What if you could reduce the risk to your school by at least 70% before you hire?

To learn more about how THE DIANA SCREEN® can protect the children at your school or daycare,

CALL
Whitney Gabriel, J.D.
National Director of Child Safety
510-808-0383
wgabriel@dianascreen.com

OR Contact Us online.

HOW THE CHILD ABUSER PASSES YOUR SCREENING
1. He assumes, since you know him, that you won't do a thorough reference check.
2. You may need to hire someone quickly, so you do not do a thorough reference check.
3. You ask for two letters of reference. He gives you references who know nothing about his past as an abuser.
4. On his resume, he leaves out the places he worked that would report his problematic behavior.
5. He strongly encourages you to do a criminal check on him. Like over 95% of people who sexually abuse, he knows he has never been convicted.
6. You don't use the new screening methods - such as THE DIANA SCREEN®.

Children Sexually Abused By School Staff:
By Gender and Race
ALL FEMALES MALES WHITE BLACK LATINO ASIAN
9.6% 10.3% 8.8% 8.4% 12.3% 12.2% 1.8%


WHO ABUSES THE CHILDREN AT SCHOOL?
Teachers, Substitutes, and Aides 42%
Coaches 15%
Bus Drivers 12%
Security Guards 10%
Other School Staff 10%
Principals 6%
Counselors 5%
TOTAL 100%


WHAT HAPPENS TO TEACHERS WHO SEXUALLY ABUSE?
Looking at 225 cases in New York, researchers found:
• No teacher was reported to the police.
• Only 1% lost their teaching license.
• Of all the teachers who admitted they had sexually abused students, only 35% suffered consequences - 15% were terminated. 20% received a formal reprimand or suspension.
• Of those abusers who were terminated or retired, 16% were teaching in other schools.

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AT SCHOOL
Changes in the Child's Behavior
1. Child avoids teachers.
2. Child doesn't want to go to school.
3. Child stays home or cuts class.
4. Child has trouble paying attention.
Changes in the Child's Feelings
1. Child feels embarrassed.
2. Child feels self-conscious.
3. Child feels confused about (sexual) identity.
4. Child doubts she or he will have a future happy romantic relationship.

Foster Care Faith-Based Groups After School Activities Children's Hospitals Schools and Daycare Youth Detention Programs

To learn more about how The Diana Screen® can increase safety for children,

call 1-800-806-2235 or fill out the form below. One of our staff will assist you.



( * required field ) How may we assist you?
*Name:
* E-mail:
*Zip/Postal Code:
Company/Organization:
Phone Number:





WHAT IS
THE DIANA SCREEN®?

THE DIANA SCREEN® captures three kinds of information to identify a person's sexual risk to children.

The Diana Screen® is a risk management tool that reduces the risk that your group's children will be molested and reduces the risk that your group will face expensive sexual misconduct lawsuits.

Learn More»»


DID YOU KNOW?

That 6% of adults have molested a child.

Take a One-Minute Quiz

About People Who Molest Children


DIANA'S STORY

Diana was a beautiful and talented girl.
From the ages of 5 to 7, she was severely molested in a foster care group home.
Learn More»»

Criminal Background Checks

Criminal background checks are good for finding convictions.

However, 95% of people who molested children have never been reported to the police.

The Diana Screen® helps you identify the people who criminal background checks miss.

Learn More»»

WHAT WE BELIEVE

The people at Abel Screening are dedicated to protecting children.

We believe every parent should know that their children have the greatest sexual abuse protection possible when they are cared for by others away from home.

THE DIANA SCREEN®, by screening out prospective volunteers and employees who present a sexual risk, improves the child's sexual safety by an estimated 70%.

For 20 years Abel Screening has been developing cutting-edge technology to keep children safe.

THE DIANA SCREEN® is our sixth test. It is a breakthrough in technology - 18 years in the making - that gives child care groups a way to add more sexual protection to children than has ever been possible.

Gene G. Abel, M.D., president of Abel Screening, Inc., is an internationally recognized pioneer in the sexual protection of children.

The federal government has awarded him six long-term National Institute of Mental Health grants to study the prevention of child molestation.

Dr. Abel has published 150 scientific articles in medical journals and criminal justice books and on the Attorney General's Department of Justice website.

Now, those findings are being put to a practical use.

As we work with religious and secular groups to protect the children in their care, it's important to us to form a partnership.

As we work with you to protect children, we will support you with the greatest respect for your organization. We will provide the highest quality in scientific technology and immediate customer service.

Together we can establish a new era in child safety.

Learn More»»


HOW DOES
THE DIANA SCREEN® WORK?

THE DIANA SCREEN® protects children by screening out men and women who are a sexual risk. More than 6% of all adults will have already molested a child before they come in your door.

Learn More»»


Abel Screening, Inc.
and
Gene G. Abel, M.D.

Abel Screening has created six tests to prevent child sexual abuse.

Abel Screening, Inc. was established to provide therapists and criminal justice professionals with tests to identify people who are at risk to molest children.

Learn More»»

RESOURCES

Please note that Abel Screening is not responsible for the content or recommendations of these resources.

This list is provided as a public service and is meant as a starting point for people looking for additional reading material related to child molestation.

Learn More»»

Foster Care Faith-Based Groups After School Activities Children's Hospitals Schools and Daycare Youth Detention Programs



To learn more about how The Diana Screen® can increase safety for children and help protect your organization,

Contact Us online.


All information is ©1997-2010, Abel Screening, Inc. All Rights Reserved.



Mailing Address Phone Numbers
Abel Screening, Inc. General and Billing: 404-874-4772
1401 Peachtree Street, NE       Sales: 800-806-ABEL (2235)
Suite 120 Technical Support: 877-782-TECH (8324)
Atlanta, GA 30309 Fax: 404-874-4710