Hsc 024 Essay

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Andrew Cawthron HSC 024 1. Know how to recognize signs of abuse. 1.1 Define the following types of abuse; • Physical Abuse • Sexual Abuse • Emotional/Psychological Abuse • Financial Abuse • Institutional Abuse • Self Neglect • Neglect by others Physical Abuse This is defined by any kind of physical contact that is unwanted or unnecessary. This can be forcibly restraining someone, striking them or not providing them with the necessary equipment to be able to perform a manual task safely risking injury. This can also include something as simple as grabbing someone arm or putting your arm around their shoulder and ushering them into a room. This is quite manipulative physically and can be identified as man handling. Signs can be; Bruises that are unexplained on the body. Pains in the joints. Flinching when another person is near you. A heightened sense of fear and anxiety around a person. Low self esteem Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse can be defined as any behavior perceived to be of a sexual nature which is unwanted and takes place without consent or understanding. This can be inappropriate touching or looking. Conversation with sexual content that is not appropriate for the meeting and is making either party uncomfortable. Comments of a sexual nature. Exposure of body parts to another party. Exploitation of a sexual nature by some one who is supposed to be responsible for the client’s care. Signs can be; A heightened sense of fear and anxiety around a person. Low self esteem Possible STD infection Inappropriate sexual behavior to others An interest in sex that is not in line with the age of the person. Fear of being with a certain sex. Emotional/psychological Abuse Many forms of abuse are obviously cruel. Emotional abuse is more subtle. Quite often such abuse goes unseen, as
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