When sexual contact is non-consensual, it is an abuse. It can happen to men and women of any age that is both old and young. It can include sexual penetration of any part of the body with a penis, finger or any object, sexual exploitation, making threats about sexual activities, exposure to pornographic material, touching of breast or genitals, kissing, etc. Activities such as showing pornographic material, forcing the person to watch sex acts or forcing the person to undress are also considered sexual abuse. * The signs and symptoms of sexual abuse in the elderly can be bruises around breasts or genitals, genital
b) Sexual abuse is when a person is forced or tricked into taking part in any kind of sexual activity. When sexual contact is non-consensual, it is an abuse. It can happen to men and women of any age that is both old and young. It can include sexual penetration of any part of the body with a penis, finger or any object, sexual exploitation, making threats about sexual activities, exposure to pornographic material, touching of breast or genitals, kissing etc. Activities such as showing pornographic material, forcing the person to watch sex acts or forcing the person to undress are also considered sexual abuse.
Unit 10 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. Outcome 1 1.1 / 1.2 Define the following types of abuse and identify and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse. Physical abuse can include: • hitting • punching • slapping • pinching • kicking • burning • misuse of medication • force feeding • catheterisation for convenience of staff • refusing toilet facilities • leaving people in wed/soiled bedding or clothing. Physical abuse is deliberate force being used and can result in bodily injury, impairment or pain. It can happen to anybody young or old and there are many indicators/signs of when physical abuse is taking place however, the list below is only an indicator not a definite that abuse is happening.
It can also refer to behaviour that impacts a person’s ability to control | |Institutional abuse |their sexual activity or the circumstances in which sexual activity occurs including oral| |Self neglect |sex, rape or restricting access to birth control and condoms. | |Neglect by others | | | |Emotional/psychological abuse can be verbal or nonverbal. Its aim is to chip away at the| | |confidence and independence of victims with the intention of making them compliant and | | |limiting their ability to leave. Emotional abuse includes verbal
Unit : HSC 024 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care 1:1 Define the following types of abuse * Physical abuse: The deliberate use of physical force that result in bodily injury, pain or impairment. This includes the inappropriate application of techniques or treatment, involuntary isolation or confinement, misuse of medication. Examples of physical abuse: - hitting and smacking - slapping - punching - pinching - kicking - shaking or suffocating - scalding or burning - hair pulling - making you swallow something that hurts or makes you ill, including giving you medicine when you are not ill or do not need it Signs and symptoms of physical abuse >multiple and minor bruising of different areas with inconsistent explanation >burns and scalds >odd-shaped bruising/burns >marks on the skin consistent with being slapped, scratched, bitten or pinched >splits on the sides of the lips consistent with the mouth being forced to open. > brocken bones >evidence of odd injury >black eyes and bruising around mouth and ears. >smell of urine and feaces >unexplained falls * Sexual abuse: Direct or indirect involvement in sexual in activity without valid consent.
Physical abuse may include but is not limited to such acts of violence as striking (with or without an object), hitting, beating, pushing, shoving, shaking, slapping, kicking, pinching, and burning misuse of restraint ,inappropriate catheterisation ,refusing access to toilet facilities and leaving people in wet and soiled clothing or bedding.Sexual abuse can be defined as any behaviour perceived to be of a sexual nature which is unwanted and takes place without consent or understanding. Sexual abuse includes rape, molestation, masturbation, indecent exposure, sexual harassment, enforced witnessing of sexual acts, penetration or attempted penetration of intimate areas.Emotional/psychological abuse is where there is no
Unit 205 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care. Outcome 1 1.1 - Physical Abuse-Physical Abuse is to cause somebody physical harm, use force to make them do something against their will or to cause them physical harm. It is more than likely the victime will be a vulnerable individual who is unable to defend themselves but not always. Sexual Abuse - Abusing somebody can be to force them to partake in sexual acts against there will. Sexual abuse can also take a verbal form for example talking to an individual in a sexual mano against their will.
• Dehydration or unexplained weight changes or medication being lost. • Behaviour that indicates that the person is afraid or avoiding the perpetrator. • Change of behavior. Sexual Abuse • Sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy. • Tears or bruises in genital/anal areas.
* Neglect by others is when signs of neglect are identify/recognised and ignored by others apart from the affected party. 1.2 Identifying the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse: Types of abuse | Signs and/or symptoms | Physical abuse | Signs that physical abuse is taking place include injuries that are consistent with physical abuse, injuries that are the shape of objects, presence of several injuries of a variety of ages, injuries that have not received medical attention, a person being taken to many different places to receive medical attention, pressure sores, skin infections, dehydration, unexplained weight changes or medication being "lost". It may include physical conditions that mean a person is restrained or imprisoned (e.g. locks that the person cannot use, wheel chair tyres deflated).The abused person display signs that they are afraid
Eg. Pushing, force feeding, burning, scalding, etc. 1.1.2 Signs that a Physical abuse has happened: * Injuries or bruises; * Scratches marks or cuts; * Bite marks; * Cigarette marks; * Behaviour indicators; * Sprains, fractures, broken bones; * Deterioration of health without an obvious cause; * Rough handling or physical coercion. Also Physical abuse can include: * Force residents to stay in bed or chair; * Using or misusing physical restraints. (Like seat belt).