Individuals at risk of abuse Flashcards
What individuals are at most risk of abuse?
Learning disabilities Dementia Looked after children Physically disabled Lack mental capacity Sensory impairment
Why are people with learning disabilities most at risk?
Don’t understand abuse is occurring
May not be able to communicate
May be dependent on care from others
May not know/understand rights
Why are looked after children at most risk?
Previous experiences of abuse
Placement instability
Peer violence and abuse
Running away
Why are people with dementia at most risk?
May not be able to express needs Not able to communicate May not realise abuse is occurring May not remember abuse Signs may be mistaken for dementia
Why are people with physical disabilities most at risk?
Depend on others for care
Unable to get away from abuser
Unable to defend self
Seen as a target
Why are people with sensory impairments at most risk?
Unable to care for self e.g need help with personal care
May struggle to communicate and report abuse
Why are people who lack mental capacity at most risk?
May not be able to communicate abuse
Other people may make decisions for them
Depend on others for care
