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Types and signs of abuse Flashcards

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What is safeguarding?

A

Promoting people’s:

  • Human rights
  • Needs
  • Interests

Protection from harm and abuse

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Define abuse

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Causing harm or distress, single or repeated

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What are the 9 types of abuse?

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  • Physical
  • Emotional
  • Sexual
  • Financial
  • Bullying
  • Mate crime/exploitation
  • Institutional
  • Neglect
  • Discrimination
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What is physical abuse?

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Physical force resulting in physical injury, pain or impairment

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What are the signs of physical abuse?

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  • Specific complaint
  • Unexplained injuries
  • Behaviour changes
  • Weight, teeth and hair loss
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What is emotional abuse?

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Infliction of mental pain, anguish or distress

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What are the signs of emotional abuse?

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Specific complaint
Weight loss or gain
Nervous habits e.g nail biting
Depression or confusion

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What is sexual abuse?

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Non-consensual sexual contact including rape, molestation and conduct with a person unable to consent

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What are the signs of sexual abuse?

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Specific complaint
Behavioural changes
Avoidance of undressing
Wearing extra layers of clothing

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What is neglect?

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Not caring for someone’s basic needs e.g proving food, shelter and health care

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What are the signs of neglect?

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Poor appearance or hygiene
Health or development problems
Behavioural changes
Weight loss or gain

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What is institutional abuse?

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Lack of quality care due to an institution e.g lack of staff

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What are the signs of institutional abuse?

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Absence of visitors
Poor keeping of records/documents
Poor standards of care

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What is bullying?

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Repeated behaviour intended to hurt someone

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What are the signs of bullying?

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Belongings damaged/lost
Physical injuries
Behavioural changes
Being affraid to go out/to school

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What is exploitation/mate crime?

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Manipulating someone for own profit or gain by pretending to be friends with them

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What are the signs of exploitation/mate crime?

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Unexplained injuries
Behavioural changes
Weight loss
Not being able to pay for bills

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What is discrimination?

A

Being treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic

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What are the signs of discrimination?

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Being isolated/segregated
Specific complaint
Being treated differently
Behavioural changes

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What is financial abuse?

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Abuse of someone’s finances e.g theft, fraud or exploitation

21
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What are the signs of financial abuse?

A

Missing money
Not being able to pay bills
Being withdrawn

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List the signs of abuse

A 
Unexplained injuries
Malnourishment
Behavioural changes
Low self esteem
Self harm
Weight loss or gain
Unexplained loss of money/possessions
Fear of certain people/situations

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