People who may suspect or be told Flashcards
Why may the family be told about the abuse
Source of emotional support
turn to someone they trust and feel comfortable with
notice changes in their behaviour
How could siblings help the individual
older siblings may be seen as a role model
Someone to look up to and confide in
May notice and start suspecting abuse
Why may teachers notice signs
Their role involves moitoring learning and devlopemt, might notice changes
Student may have a good realtionship with them and choose to confide
Teachers may find them upset
Social workers
qualified and trained to identify
may receive suspicion from others
often main contact for some individuals
Who other professionals may notice
Doctors, nurses
Trained
why may individuals tell peers
easier to tell and can use their own terminology
May feel a friend will believe them
