factors which lead to abusive situations Flashcards
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examples of factors which may lead to abusive situations
- looked after child
- having dementia
- learning disability
- physical disability
- sensory impairment
- lack of mental capacity
why may being a looked after child lead to abusive situations
poor life experience, no stability as they are moved in and out of settings, unlikely to form trusting relationships due to life experience and they are less likely to report.
why may having a physical disability lead to abusive situations
dependent on others for intimate care needs therefore worried if they report it they will no longer be cared for
feel powerless to prevent the abuse from occurring
why may having dementia lead to abusive situations
the individual may not recognise that what is happening is abuse, may forget or struggle to remember what actually happened and struggle to communicate the situation.
withdrawn is a sign of abuse as well as dementia therefore may not be recognised as abuse
why may having a learning disability lead to abusive situations
may not understand/ know rights
may want to please others therefore put themselves in a more vulnerable situation
why may lacking mental capacity lead to abusive situations
unable to make own decisions
may not tell others
may depend on others to make the decisions for them
why may having a sensory impairment lead to abusive situations
limited experience on relationships
depend on others to meet intimate care needs
less likely to report
environmental factors that may make abuse more likely
- homelessness
- health services
- Independent living facilities
- care services with institutionalised practises
- adults and children residing in health and social care settings
why may homelessness make abuse more likely
isolated from society
limited/ no contact with friends and family
constantly moved around- unsafe areas with abusers
why might health services make abuse more likely
staff must be trained well including communication and problem solving skills if they are not people may not receive safe, effective care.
understaffed- less time to carry out job effectively may result in neglect
why might independent living facilities make abuse more likely
not staffed at all times
if you need less support you will have less frequent visits therefore signs and symptoms of abuse may not be as noticeable
individuals may be targeted as staff are not always there
why may care services with institutionalised practises make abuse more likely
rigid routine
intrusive/invasive practises- respect, privacy, unique needs
day to day- acceptable to people who work there-difficult to report
why might adults and children residing in health and social care settings make abuse more likely
settings are seen as ‘safe’
employees have a position of trust and power therefore their story may over ride others
afraid of speaking up incase they lose home or are made responsible for someones job loss
people who may be told about or suspect abuse
- siblings
- social worker
- peers
- member of the public
- teacher
- family
- other professionals e.g. GP
examples of additional factors which may make abuse more likely
- situations where people are dependent on other e.g. dementia depending on someone to look after money
- relationships with an imbalance of power
- social isolation e.g. living along with no care or support
- invasion of privacy
- staffing issues e.g. lack of staff or lack of training
