They may become more aggressive and display a lot of self-destructive behaviour. Sexual abuse, normally a child is pressured into form of sexual activity such as penetration, oral sex forced to watch pornography. Neglect is when there is no provision made for the child’s safety and this can take place in the forms of; lack of food, clothes, shelter, education, medical care and health Describe the risks and possible consequences for children and young people using the internet, mobile phones and other technologies In the real world children and young people are vulnerable and may knowingly or unknowingly expose themselves to danger when
Physical harm may also be caused when a parent or carer fabricates the symptoms of illness in a child. Signs of Physical Abuse There are certain signs that need to be acknowledged when suspicion arises that physical abuse is occurring: * Any injuries not consistent with the explanation given to staff. * Injuries which occur to any part of the body but usually in places which are not normally exposed to falls or rough games * Injuries which have not received medical attention * Reluctance to change in the heat, or to change/participate in activities such as, PE or
If a parent or carer reports non-existent symptoms of illness in a child, or deliberately causes illness in a child, this is also a form of physical abuse. www.nspcc.org.uk/ Physical signs and symptoms·9 Unexplained bruising, marks or injuries on any part of the body ·10 Multiple bruises- in clusters, often on the upper arm, outside of the thigh ·11 Cigarette burns ·12 Human bite marks ·13 Scalds, with upward splash marks, ·14 Broken bones |Behavioural Indicators·15 Fear of parents being approached for an explanation ·16 Aggressive behaviour or severe temper outbursts ·17 Withdrawn behaviour
Physical abuse This is when a child is being physically abused this could include hitting, smacking, punching, kicking or include objects being thrown at them. This causes pain to them and leaves marks- this type of abuse can even lead to death The signs and symptoms of abuse include- -marks on the body -refusal to undress -running away from home -fear of physical contact -distressed -not wanting to do any medical examination Some marks you see on children can be just genuine injuries as children are always bound to have accidents. However this does not mean that we can’t keep an eye on them. In my setting if a child has a mark on their body whether it being suspicious or not we ask the parent what they did- most parents tell you before you ask and the majority of the time you are like yes okay that fine sometimes you may thing that they are not telling you the truth. If we have a child having repeat marks on their body or suspicious marks then we body map this and store it.
What does the term ‘mandatory reporter’ mean? 5. Why is it important to adopt an ‘interagency approach’? Task 1 Answers 1. Risk of significant harm means a child or young person who is at risk of suffering some kind of abuse Physical or mental and emotional harm damaging to a child’s wellbeing and development.
Unit 5: Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care 1.1 The definitions of abuse are: Physical: Slapping, kicking, hitting, pinching, burning, scalding, restraining someone, misuse of medication, and leaving someone in soiled clothing or bedding. Sexual: When someone does not give free willing consent to a sexual act, children can consent nor can someone who has a limited capacity or understanding. Emotional/Psychological: Bullying, shouting, swearing, humiliation, coercion, not allowing someone to have contact with others, lack of privacy, lack of dignity, humiliation. Financial: Exploiting someone for financial gain, theft, fraud, coercion in regard to will, property or financial payments. Institutional: Freedom is limited by the institution, mealtimes and bedtimes are set by the institution, privacy and dignity are not respected, advice and advocacy are restricted or denied, overuse of sedation and medication, and not be able to utilise the complaints procedure.
Assignment 204 Principles of Safeguarding and protection in health & social care. Task A Booklet Ai: · Physical abuse - By hitting, slapping, pushing or kicking a person is a form of physical abuse. By forcing someone to something they do not wish to do i.e. to eat or take medication. · Sexual abuse- By touching someone in an inappropriate way i.e.
CHCCHILD401A – Identify and Respond to Risk of Harm Assignment 2 TASK 1 In your own words, answer the following questions. 1. What does the term ‘risk of significant harm’ mean? The term ‘risk of significant harm’ refers to the chance of a child or young person suffering from Psychological, Emotional or Physical Harm from something that some one has done, or in the case of neglect, what they haven’t done. 2.
Child abuse is an absolutely horrid experience that far too many children have to go through. Not only does it cause physical scars and marks but inflicts long-term emotional distress on youth into adulthood. We will cover the various types of abuse that can disrupt a child's life; also discuss several risk factors that will come in to play in families dealing with abuse. Identifying warning signs of abuse can lead to breaking the cycle and helping an abused child. The foundation for all abuse is emotional.
1.1 -Physical abuse is when another person is causing physical harm to another person with intention of hurting them -Sexual Abuse is when the forcing of any unwanted sexual activity by one person on another as by the use of threat or force. -Emotional/Psychological abuse is when someone is trying to control and manipulate another person through the use of fear, humiliation, intimidation and verbally abusing them. -Financial abuse is when someone is misusing the use of another person’s belongings whether money, property or valuables without that persons consent or not knowing. -Institutional abuse is when a company or organisation fails to provide appropriate and professional bodies to vulnerable people and failure to protect them while people are under their care. -Self-Neglect is when someone is harming themselves whether being self-abusing (cutting themselves) neglecting their personal hygiene (washing and dressing) refusing to eat or drink.