The Diana Screen®
What is it?
The Diana Screen® is a two-part computerized test used to determine the likelihood of the test-taker having sexually abused a child in the past.
While The Diana is a pass/fail test, it goes beyond a simple questionnaire to include objectively measured sexual interest in children. The technology that identifies sexual interest, which is a major part of The Diana Screen® formula, is empirically validated and has been used by therapists and criminal justice professionals more than 100,000 times.
The Diana is the result of more than 17 years of research by Gene G. Abel, M.D., an internationally recognized authority on sexual violence. The Diana is the first objective test to determine the likelihood that a person, who exhibits no signs and has not been accused, has in fact sexually abused a child in the past.
Who Should Use It?
The Diana Screen® should be used in organizations where there are professionals or volunteers who work with children. It protects children from sexual abuse and helps protect the organization from sexual abuse litigation.
We already do criminal records and background checks…why should we use The Diana Screen®?
While criminal records checks, background checks, interviewing, and even psychological evaluations are all important and should be done, none of these specifically address sexual interest in children. Furthermore, only about 4% of all child sexual abusers have a criminal record; the majority of individuals who molest children have never been convicted.
If you are interested in learning more about The Diana and how it could be used in your organization, call:
Dr. Bret White
Heartland Behavioral Health Services
1-800-654-9605