Signs of Abuse

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Outcome 1 - Know How to Recognise Signs of Abuse Define the following types of abuse Physical abuse Physical abuse involves contact causing intimidation, injury or other physical suffering or bodily harm. Sexual abuse The forcing of undesired or unwanted sexual behaviour by one person on another. Emotional/psychological abuse Involves threatening or taking actions against a person that may cause mental or physical harm or humiliation. Financial abuse The unauthorised use of a person’s property, money or other valuables. Institutional abuse The failure to provide professional and appropriate services to vulnerable people. Self neglect Behavioural problems where an individual might neglect to attend to their basic needs e.g. personal hygiene, clothing, feeding or properly tending to any medical conditions they may have. Neglect by others Failure to provide adequate care to someone who is unable to care for themselves, such as not providing sufficient nourishment, medical care or supervision. Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse Physical abuse Bruises, broken bones, burns, abrasions or unexplained marks. Sexual abuse Bruises around the breasts or genital areas. STI;s may also be a sign of sexual abuse. Emotional/psychological abuse Unexplained changes in behaviour, depression, not taking part in normal everyday activities. Financial abuse Lack of money and clothes, unexplained withdrawals of large amounts of money from bank accounts or valuable items going missing. Institutional abuse Poor care standards, inadequate staffing and lack of choice or individuality. Self neglect Not taking necessary medication, poor hygiene, unexplained weight loss and dehydration Neglect by others Bedsores, poor hygiene, not attending to person’s medical needs, poor living conditions. Describe
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