LO4 Flashcards
Who might suspect abuse?
• social workers
• peers
• family
• siblings
• teachers
• anyone in healthcare
• neighbours
• members of local community
Why do people disclose to Peers
• some find it easier to disclose to friends
• people feel guilty sometimes and will chose to tell people they trust
Why do people tell Family about abuse
• an individual may turn to a family member they know, trust and feel comfortable with in order to disclose information
why do people tell Siblings about abuse
• individuals may look up to older siblings
• siblings can detect changes in behavior
why do people tell Teachers about abuse
• teachers monitor children closely and will detect changes
• A student may have a good relationship with a teacher and may choose to confide with the teacher
• teachers may also approach students if the relationship is close enough
why do people tell Social workers about abuse
• SW’s are trained to identify suspected abuse
• they may notice a deterioration in emotional or physical health
why do people tell Other professionals about abuse
• doctors, dentists, other health professionals
• they notice changes in behaviour
• common to disclose in doctors appts.
why do people tell Other members of public about abuse
• neighbors notice loud noises
• behavior changes around perpetrator
• notice individual becoming withdrawn
How to deal with disclosures
• duty to report
• report appropriately
• reporting procedures
• support and comfort
• don’t judge
• maintain confidentiality
• protect self
what is Duty to report?
• don’t ignore signs or dismiss suspicions
• don’t delay reporting any suspicions to ensure safety (act ASAP)
what is Reporting appropriately
• organisations have procedures
ㅤ• must understand to report suspicions
• kept on a N2KB
• not following procedures
what is Reporting procedures
• accurate word for word details of disclosures
• cannot misinterpret information from service users
what is meant by Support and Comfort the individual
• remain calm and not shocked
• explain procedures
• can’t promise to keep a secret
• cant say everything will be okay
what is meant by Don’t judge the individual
• mustn’t have judgements or doubts
• tell them they aren’t at fault
what does Maintain confidentiality mean
• cannot keep secret
• duty of care to tell people
• on a need to know basis
• information kept secure
