Vulnerable groups Flashcards
Who are vulnerable groups?
Vulnerable adults- elderly, homeless
Mentally compromised
Children
What is adult abuse?
Single or repeated act or lack of appropriate actions, occurring in any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to a vulnerable person
What is abuse of a vulnerable adult?
Vulnerable person is mistreats, neglected or harmed by another person who hold a position of trust
Who are adults at risk?
Unable to safeguard own wellbeing, property, rights or other interests due to disability, mental disorder, physical or mental infirmiry
At risk of harm
What does harm include?
Conduct which causes physical harm
Conduct which causes psychological harm
Unlawful conduct which appropriates or adversely affects property, rights or interests
Conduct which causes self harm
What is the primary aim of safeguarding vulnerable adults?
Keep safe and prevent further abuse
What are the 6 principles of safeguarding vulnerable adults?
Empowerment Protection Prevention Proportionality Partnership Accountability
When can confidentiality be broken?
Significant risk of harm to others or it is of public interest
What are the types of abuse?
Physical Sexual Psychological Financial Neglect Discrimination Modern slavery Organisational Self neglect
What is organisational abuse?
Neglect and poor care practice within institution or specific care setting
What are the risk factors for abuse?
Lack of mental capacity Increasing age Physically dependent on others Low self esteem Previous history of abuse Negative experience of disclosing abuse Social isolation Lack of access to health and social services
What are some presentations of abuse?
Withdrawn, unkempt, thin, unwashed
Unexplained injuries, specific injury patterns
Frightened, distressed, aggressive, unaware
What factors should be considered when assessing abuse?
Vulnerability Nature and extent of abuse Length of time Impact on individual Risk of repeated or increasingly serious acts
What are the types of child abuse?
Emotional
Neglect
Physical
Sexual
What are th warning signs of emotional abuse against children?
Withdrawn, fearful, anxious
Extremes in behaviour
Unattached
