UNIT 7: Safeguarding LO1 Flashcards
Name the 9 categories of abuse
physical sexual emotional/psychological neglect financial institutional (e.g. sexual, physical and neglect) bullying discrimination exploitation / mate crime
Define physical abuse
Abuse that causes physical harm or illness
Name examples of physical abuse
Hitting Slapping Shaking Throwing Poisoning Burning Scalding Restraint Munchhausen's by proxy
Define Sexual abuse
Undesired sexual behaviour by one person upon another
Name examples of sexual abuse
Penetration - rape or oral sex
Non-penetrative - masturbation, kissing, touching
Non contact - showing graphic images, inappropriate language
Grooming - preparing a child for abuse
Define Emotional/psychological abuse
abuse that results in harm or damage to an individual’s emotional and/or mental health causing low self-esteem and anxiety.
Name examples of emotional/psychological abuse
Making fun of a person. Making someone feel worthless. Not giving a person a chance to express their views. Unrealistic expectations. Comparing them to somebody else. Threats of abandonment
Define Neglect
Neglect involves the failure to meet a child or adult’s basic needs
Name examples of neglect
Failure to meet medical needs Failure to provide adequate food Failure to provide shelter Failure to provide warmth Failure to provide adequate supervision
Define Financial abuse
The unauthorised improper use of funds, property or any resources belonging to an individual.
Name examples of financial abuse
Theft
Fraud
Changing a person’s will through coercion
Exploiting person’s finances
Define Institutional abuse
Abuse caused by the rules of the system for a person using that service
Name examples of institutional abuse
Not feeding a person when they want to be fed because of set meal times.
Lone working meaning a person is put in an uncomfortable position with a worker
Define bullying
Abuse that happens more than once
Name examples of bullying
Physical assault
Teasing
Threats
Cyber bullying
Define discrimination
Treating somebody unfavourably because of a protected characteristic. Can be any form of abuse.
Name examples of discrimination
Excluding an individual because they are black
Harassing somebody because they are a woman
Define Exploitation/mate crime
when an individual is taken advantage of, harmed or abused by another person or persons who they thought were their friend/s
Name examples of mate crime
Befriending a person with a learning disability and then stealing from them.
Befriending a person with a mental illness and then making sexual advances knowing they won’t say “no”
What are the signs and symptoms of physical abuse?
Unexplained injuries Finger marks Bruises Black eyes Fractures Cuts Scars Scratches Bite marks Weight loss Anxious or fearful in presence of abuser Less confident Withdrawn Reluctance to dress in front of others
What are the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse?
Bruises Scratches Soreness in genital area Incontinence Pregnancy Unexplained stomach cramps and pains Withdrawn Anxious Frustrated Reluctance to undress Inappropriate sexual behaviour
What are the signs and symptoms of Emotional abuse?
Avoiding eye contact Self harming Fear and anxiety Incontinence Saying they are not worthy Not eating or overeating Mood swings Not sleeping Aggressive
What are the signs and symptoms of Neglect?
Poor personal hygiene Malnourished Dehydration Dirty clothes Inappropriate clothes for the weather Social withdrawal
What are the signs and symptoms of Financial abuse?
Unexplained lack of money Sudden debts and unpaid bills Possessions disappearing Sudden change of will Obtaining a power of attorney Anxious about money
What are the signs and symptoms of Institutional abuse?
Inadequate staffing of service
Low standards of care of service
Withdrawn
What are the signs and symptoms of bullying?
Unexplained physical injuries Asking for or stealing money Self harming Fearful of going out Low self esteem Suicidal thoughts
What are the signs and symptoms of discrimination?
Exclusion from activities
Withdrawn
Low self esteem
Frustration
What are the signs and symptoms of exploitation/mate crime?
Unexplained injuries Losing weight Bills not being paid Mood swings Changes in friends
