sexual and emotion abuse. Flashcards
definition of sexual abuse?
this is abuse that could happen to anyone, where it’s forced or manipulating someone into sexual activities.
true of false: sexual abuse doesn’t have to be in person
no it can be online as well.
What does exploitation mean?
lack of privacy where someone is being used for someone else’s advantage.
what are the different types of sexual abuse?
rape, buggery (anal abuse), biting, oral acts, watching pornography ect.
give 5 different types of behavioural indicators for sexual abuse.
- trauma
- fear of certain people.
- the use of sexual language where’s it’s inappropriate for someone’s age.
- promiscuity at a young age.
- knowledge of sexual information that you wouldn’t expect.
give 4 different types of physical indicators of sexual abuse.
- STI (sexual transmitted infection)
- pregnancy
- unusual discharge
- anal or virginal soreness
when was the emotional abuse law put in place?
Cinderella law 2014.
give a definition of emotional abuse?
it is the continual emotional mistreatment of someone, sometimes called psychological abuse, where it’s done on purpose.
what are different ways that emotional abuse might happen?
scare, humiliation of someone, isolation of people, ignoring people.
what can emotional abuse include?
constantly criticising someone.
making someone the subject of the jokes.
pushing someone limitations.
give 3 behavioural indicators of emotional abuse?
- seems unconfident or lacks self-assurance
- struggling to control their emotions.
- low self-esteem.
give 3 physical indicators of emotional abuse?
- self - harm
- thoughts of suicide
- suicide attempts