1.3: Harm and Abuse

Question 1

What is Intentional Abuse?

Answer 1

• Deliberately harming or abusing someone
• E.g. stealing individuals’ money, neglecting care needs

Question 2

What is Unintentional Abuse?

Answer 2

• Abuse that is not done deliberately, such as through poor care
• E.g. carelessly helping individual to move position

Question 3

What are the Short-term Effects of Abuse?

Answer 3

• Bruises, cuts and broken bones
• Contracting STI
• Low self-esteem
• Poor self-image
• Displaying challenging or needy behavior
• Feeling angry, anxious or tearful

Question 4

What are the Long-term Effects of Abuse?

Answer 4

• Low self-esteem
• Feeling angry, anxious or tearful
• Developing mental health issues
• Inability to sleep
• Developing physical health conditions
• Difficulties with trusting others, forming relationships and friendships
• Difficulties with addictions such as alcohol and drugs