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Question 1

what are the different types of abuse? (9)

Answer 1

1. physical
2. emotional
3. neglect
4. sexual
5. financial
6. institutional
7. bullying
8. exploitation
9. discrimination

Question 2

what can be physical abuse?

Answer 2

• rough handling
• scalding+burning
• restricting movement
• physical punishments
• forcible feeding
• withholding food
• unlawful use of restraints

Question 3

what is emotional abuse?

Answer 3

• humiliating someone
• blaming/scapegoating
• threatening/shouting
• never saying anything kind
• persistently ignoring them
• manipulating them

Question 4

what is neglect?

Answer 4

• providing care in a way the person dislikes
• failure to give medication
• refusal of access to visitors
• failure to ensure privacy and dignity
• preventing from making own decisions
• ignoring or isolating

Question 5

what is sexual abuse?

Answer 5

• inappropriate touching
• forced use of pornography
• rape
• indecent exposure
• sexual teasing
• non-consensual penetration and attempted non-consensual penetration
• indecent looking

Question 6

what is financial abuse?

Answer 6

• theft of money or possessions
• fraud/scams
• denying benefits
• employees taking loans
• misuse of power of attorney
• misuse of benefits

Question 7

what is institutional abuse?

Answer 7

• inappropriate use of restraints
• discouraging visits
• run-down/overcrowded
• misuse of medication (too much)
• failure to respond to complaints
ㅤㅤ• high staff turnover

Question 8

what is bullying?

Answer 8

• repeated physical assaults
• controlling or manipulating
• verbal (gossiping/name-calling)
• non-verbal (handing/texts)
• homophobic or racial bullying
• undermining/ spreading rumours

Question 9

What is exploitation/mate crime?

Answer 9

• inflict sexual assault as a weapon in conflict
• initiate young people into gangs
• exert power over members
• exchange sexual activity for status or power

Question 10

What is discriminatory abuse?

Answer 10

• verbal abuse
• unequal treatment to those with protected characteristics
• harassment or deliberate exclusion
• denying access to communication aids

Question 11

What are some effects of abuse?

Answer 11

• feeling worthless
• isolated
• depressed
• inappropriate sexual behavior
• insecure
• anger
• suicidal thoughts
• self-harm
• difficulty making healthy relationships

Question 12

Signs and symptoms of physical abuse

Answer 12

signs:
• unexplained finger shaped bruising
• black eyes
• fractures/breaks
• bite or slap marks
• burns
• weight loss
symptoms:
• anxious or fearful
• less confident
• withdrawn
• deterioration of health
• reluctant to undress

Question 13

Signs and symptoms of sexual abuse

Answer 13

signs:
• bruising
• scratching
• pregnancy
• soreness/bleeding around genital or rectal areas
• STI’s
symptoms:
• becoming withdrawn
• anxious
• frustrated
• agressive
• innapropriate sexual behaviours
• reluctance to undress

Question 14

Signs and Symptoms of emotional/psychological abuse

Answer 14

signs:
• avoiding eye contact
• fearful/anxious
• self-harming
• saying not worthy
symptoms:
• change in eating/sleeping
• low self esteem
• mood swings
• anxious
• fearful

Question 15

Signs and symptoms of neglect

Answer 15

signs:
• poor standards of care
• dirty surroundings
• pressure sores
• untreated medical conditions
symptoms:
• anxious/depressed
• suicidal thoughts
• socially withdrawn
• becomes passive
• lose interest in themselves
• losing value in life

Question 16

Signs and symptoms of financial abuse

Answer 16

signs:
• unexplained lack of money
• sudden debts
• unpaid bills
• possessions disappear
symptoms:
• individuals becoming anxious over money
• constantly talking about inability to make payments

Question 17

Signs and symptoms of institutional abuse

Answer 17

signs:
• poor working practice
• inadequate staffing
• withholding access to care
• lack of activities
• lack of access to visitors
symptoms:
• individuals are withdrawn
• individuals become passive
• feeling isolated
• socially withdrawn
• lose interest in self and others

Question 18

Signs and symptoms of bullying

Answer 18

signs:
• unexplained physical injuries
• asking for or stealing money
• self-harming
symptoms:
• fearful of going out
• anxious
• withdrawn
• low self esteem
• changes in eating and sleeping
• suicidal thoughts

Question 19

Signs and symptoms of discrimination

Answer 19

signs:
• failure to respect an individual needs
• exclusion from activities
• cold/intolerant attitude towards the individual
symptoms:
• become withdrawn
• anxious
• low self esteem
• frustrated

Question 20

Signs and symptoms of exploitation/mate crime

Answer 20

signs:
• unexplained injuries
• bills not being paid
• losing weight
symptoms:
• becoming withdrawn
• low self esteem
• mood swings
• change in friends