Types and signs of abuse Flashcards
What is safeguarding?
Promoting people’s:
- Human rights
- Needs
- Interests
Protection from harm and abuse
Define abuse
Causing harm or distress, single or repeated
What are the 9 types of abuse?
- Physical
- Emotional
- Sexual
- Financial
- Bullying
- Mate crime/exploitation
- Institutional
- Neglect
- Discrimination
What is physical abuse?
Physical force resulting in physical injury, pain or impairment
What are the signs of physical abuse?
- Specific complaint
- Unexplained injuries
- Behaviour changes
- Weight, teeth and hair loss
What is emotional abuse?
Infliction of mental pain, anguish or distress
What are the signs of emotional abuse?
Specific complaint
Weight loss or gain
Nervous habits e.g nail biting
Depression or confusion
What is sexual abuse?
Non-consensual sexual contact including rape, molestation and conduct with a person unable to consent
What are the signs of sexual abuse?
Specific complaint
Behavioural changes
Avoidance of undressing
Wearing extra layers of clothing
What is neglect?
Not caring for someone’s basic needs e.g proving food, shelter and health care
What are the signs of neglect?
Poor appearance or hygiene
Health or development problems
Behavioural changes
Weight loss or gain
What is institutional abuse?
Lack of quality care due to an institution e.g lack of staff
What are the signs of institutional abuse?
Absence of visitors
Poor keeping of records/documents
Poor standards of care
What is bullying?
Repeated behaviour intended to hurt someone
What are the signs of bullying?
Belongings damaged/lost
Physical injuries
Behavioural changes
Being affraid to go out/to school
What is exploitation/mate crime?
Manipulating someone for own profit or gain by pretending to be friends with them
What are the signs of exploitation/mate crime?
Unexplained injuries
Behavioural changes
Weight loss
Not being able to pay for bills
What is discrimination?
Being treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic
What are the signs of discrimination?
Being isolated/segregated
Specific complaint
Being treated differently
Behavioural changes
What is financial abuse?
Abuse of someone’s finances e.g theft, fraud or exploitation
What are the signs of financial abuse?
Missing money
Not being able to pay bills
Being withdrawn
List the signs of abuse
Unexplained injuries Malnourishment Behavioural changes Low self esteem Self harm Weight loss or gain Unexplained loss of money/possessions Fear of certain people/situations
