Understand factors which may lead to abusive situations Flashcards
LO2
individuals most at risk from abuse
disabilities
dementia
sensory impairment
lack mental capacity
environmental factors that make abuse more likely(5)
• care services with institutional practices • health and social care settings • health services • independent living facilities • homelessness
Other factors that may make abuse more likely(5)
dependancy imbalance of power social isolation staffing issues invasion of privacy
why does homelessness make abuse more likely (3)
become isolated
no peers/no advocate
unsafe public areas
why does dependancy make abuse more likely
workers become stressed if individual shows aggression
why does social isolation make abuse more likely
if signs of mental illness are shown, more likely to be abused
why does staffing issues make abuse more likely
untrained or stressed staff may lead to abusive situations (intentional or unintentional)
why do independent living facilities make abuse more likely
not staffed all the time
individuals may become targeted
why do health services make abuse more likely
if staff are untrained, safe care won’t be recieved
why does imbalance of power make abuse more likely
needs being ignored or not met due to care giver having other priorities
why does dementia make abuse more likely
may not recognise abuse is happening
why does disability make abuse more likely
may to understand rights they have or feel disempowered due to lack of independence
