Whether neglect is intentional or nor, the result is the deterioration of the individuals well being. 1.1. Identify the sign and /or symptoms associated with each type of abuse. Answer: Signs and symptoms of physical abuse are; Marks on the skin, Hitting, Slapping, Kicking. Force feeding, Burns and scalds, odd shaped bruising/burns.
Booklet about safeguarding: Physical Abuse, is a form of abuse which causes physical harm to an individual. This can be biting, burning, force feeding, hitting, scalding, suffocating, shaking and throwing. Sexual Abuse, is when consent is not given to sexual activity, this can be sexual penetration to any part of the body, inappropriate touching, making sexual related comments which provide sexual gratification for the abuser and being exposed to pornographic material. Emotional Abuse, is when a person is the subject of emotional distress, this can be bullying, threats of fear, shouting, swearing, devaluing a persons self- esteem or withdrawing of affection. Financial Abuse, is the abuse of a person's money matters, this can be from stealing money, tricking a person into spending money, with holding money from a person, or making decisions in the abusers interest.
Unit 205 Principles of safeguarding and protection in Health and Social Care. Outcome 1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse 1.1 And 1.2 Physical abuse is an act of another party involving contact intended to cause feelings of physical pain, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm. Some examples of physical abuse are; scratching, punching, biting, strangling or kicking. If a service user is being physically abused they might display symptoms such as depression, emotional distress, unusual aggressive behaviour, become withdrawn, unexplained bruising, or suicidal ideation. Sexual abuse refers to any action that pressures or coerces someone to do something sexual they don’t want to do.
Other types of abuse along with their signs and symptoms are as follows: Type of abuse | Definition | Signs and symptoms | Physical | Physical injuries can occur where there is no satisfactory explanation, definite knowledge, or a reasonable suspicion that injury was inflicted with intent, caused through lack of care by the person having custody, charge or care of that person. | •history of unexplained falls•unexplained bruising in well protected areas or soft parts of the body•bruising in different stages of healing•unexplained burns in unusual locations•unexplained fractures to any part of the body•unexplained lacerations or abrasions•slap, kick, punch of finger marks•injury shape similar to an object•untreated medical problems•weight loss due to malnutrition or dehydration | Sexual | Sexual abuse is the involvement of vulnerable people in sexual activities, which they do not comprehend, and which they are unable to give consent, either verbally or by their behaviour, to which they object or which may cause them harm. | •sudden change in behaviour•sudden onset of confusion•incontinence•withdrawal•overtly sexual behaviour/language by the vulnerable person•self-inflicted injury•difficulty in walking•torn/stained underwear•bruising to the upper thighs and arms•frequent infection•pregnancy in a person unable
The Faces of Abuse. Abuse can be harmful in many ways. The psychological effects can be devastating at all stages of development. Survivors of abuse may show an array of emotions, behavioral, and physical symptoms at the time of abuse and throughout their life span. Name-calling, shaming, bullying, embarrassing, or threatening an individual, their pets, or a friend or a family member is consider psychological abuse.
1. Know how to recognise signs of abuse. 1.1 The following are definitions of the types of abuse: * Physical abuse can be defined as a person being hit, punched, kicked, slapped, pushed, thrown, pinched, shaken, strangled, suffocated, hit or beaten with an object, stabbed, burnt or scalded. * Sexual abuse can be defined as any forced or coerced involvement in sexual activity. * Emotional/Psychological abuse can be defined as intimidation and threats, humiliation, racial, sexual or homophobic abuse, harassment and excluded/isolated from people or activities.
CT298 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care. 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 – May involve hitting , shaking , throwing , poisoning , burning or scalding , drowning , suffocating or anything that causes physical harm to a person. Sexual abuse – Involves forcing or enticing a person to take part in sexual activities,whether or not the person is aware of what is happening. The activities may involve physical contact , including penetrative or non-penetrative acts. They may also include involving the person to look at or be in the production of pornographic material or encourage them to behave in sexually inappropriate ways.
204 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. Task A Ai Physical Abuse: Physical abuse is abuse involving bodily contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation, injury, or other physical suffering. Sexual Abuse: The forcing of unwanted sexual activity by one person on another, as by the use of threats or coercion. Emotional/ psychological Abuse: Psychological abuse is a form of abuse where a person is subjected or exposed to another’s behaviour. This behaviour causes the abuse by verbal aggression, dominant behaviours or jealous behaviours.
Sexual abuse leaves both behavior and physical signs. Some signs are complaints of genital or anal pain. Irritation, bleeding, and bruising to thighs are also some signs. Most likely the victim has been handled roughly since the attack is about the abuser’s satisfaction, so the victim may also have difficulty in walking or sitting for long periods of time. Sexually transmitted diseases/infections and blood in the victim’s clothing are also signs of sexual abuse.
Physical abuse ‘This is when someone causes deliberately physical harm to a child. Such as injuries or other bodily harm’ (http://www.nspcc.org.uk) Emotional abuse ‘ Anything that intentionally hurts the feelings of another person.’ (http://compassionpower.com/ emotionalabuseinrelationships.php Neglect abuse ‘This is when Children needs such as adequate food, water, shelter, warmth, protection and health care are constantly not being met. ‘ (http://www.nspcc.org.uk/help) Physical indicator Physical indicator Physical indicator 1. Bruises on usual places on a child body such a on the child’s ear, buttocks, backs of legs and feet is a sign of physical abuse. 1.