PPB

Question 1

What does the Adult Support and Protection Act (2007) do?

Answer 1

• Local council has a duty to inquire and investigate

- Staff have a duty to cooperate with adult protection

Question 2

Who is an adult at risk?

Answer 2

A person over the age of 16 who

• are unable to safeguard their own well-being, property, right or other interests
• are at risk of harm
• because they are affected by disability, mental disorder, illness, or physical or mental infirmity, are more vulnerable to being harmed

Question 3

What duties of cooperation do staff have in relation to adult protection?

Answer 3

• Report the facts to local Council when they believe someone is an adult at risk and action needed to protect adult from harm
• Co-operate with the Council to assist the council making inquiries

Question 4

List some types of harm

Answer 4

Physical
Sexual
Psychological
Neglect
Financial
Discriminatory
Information

Question 5

List some types of physical harm

Answer 5

Hitting
Slapping
Burning 
Biting
Punching
Kicking
Lacerating
Force feeding
Overmedicating

Question 6

List some types of sexual harm

Answer 6

Inappropriate touching, fondling, kissing
Exploitation
Subjecting to pornography 
Ritual harm
Penetration with fingers, objects
Rape

Question 7

List some types of psychological harm

Answer 7

Verbal comments
Humiliating
Intimidating
Ridiculing
Threatening
Bullying
Shouting
Inappropriate humour
etc

Question 8

List some examples of neglect

Answer 8

Malnutrition
Dehydration
An unkempt appearance
Left to sit in soiled, stained clothing/bed linen
Not dressing someone appropriately
Refusing to buy new clothes
Isolation/lack of stimulation etc

Question 9

List some examples of financial harm?

Answer 9

Cash stolen
Scams 
Bills not being paid
The appointed person withholding money
Sudden transfer of a persons assets
Disappearance of property or belongings etc

Question 10

List some categories discriminated in discriminatory harm?

Answer 10

Age
Gender
Disability
Race
Colour
Sexual orientation
Religious orientation
Political views

Question 11

List some examples of self harm?

Answer 11

Self poisoning
Self inflicted injuries
Suicide attempts

Question 12

What steps must be taken if an adult is at risk or harm?

Answer 12

Immediate danger/need of medical assistance?
Report to supervisor -> Progressed
Consider calling police
Datix

Question 13

What conditions may mimic bruising?

Answer 13

Mongolian blue spots
Salmon patch/stork marks
Haemangiomas

Question 14

What are some potential parental risk factors of neglect?

Answer 14

Mental Health
Substance Misuse
Learning Disability
Domestic Abuse
Non Engaging Parent

Question 15

What are some potential child risk factors of neglect?

Answer 15

Disability
Complex Health Needs
Large families
Unwanted pregnancy
PreSchool age

Question 16

What does GIRFEC stand for?

Answer 16

Getting It Right For Every Child

Question 17

How should a disclosure from a child be handled?

Answer 17

Respond calmly
Never promise to keep a secret
Actively listen 
Do not ask leading questions, 
Allow the child to say what they want
Reassure the child they are not to blame
Let the child know you have to speak to someone who can help

Question 18

What effects are considered domestic abuse in the law?

Answer 18

Behaviour that would:

• Make a victim dependent on/subordinate to perpetrator
• Isolating victim from sources of support
• Controlling, regulating or monitoring victim’s activities
• Depriving the victim/ restricting their freedom
• Frightening, humiliating the victim

Question 19

What types of abuse exist in domestic violence?

Answer 19

• Intimate terrorism
• Situational couple violence
• Violent resistance