There are many different types of physical abuse. It can be anything from striking or punching, to sleep deprivation, exposure to the cold or withholding of food or mediation. Possible indicators of physical abuse can be multiple bruising, fracture, burns, bed sores, depression, and the list goes on. Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse, also referred to as molestation, is the forcing of undesired sexual behaviour by one person upon another. When that force is immediate, of short duration, or infrequent, it is called sexual assault.
Depression is a common consequence of being physically abused as the service user is normally too scared or vulnerable to speak up and ask for help. This then leads to them feeling lonely and worthless. Sexual abuse is a term used to describe being forced into sexual activities against your will. A service user could be sexually abused by being made to touch others intimately against their will, being touched intimately against their will and undressing or having sex with an individual against their will. Bruises in intimate areas, unexplained genital bleeding, sexually transmitted infections and even pregnancy are all common signs of sexual abuse.
Assignment 204 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Task A Physical abuse is where someone deliberately hurts or injures another person. Some examples of physical abuse are scratching, slapping, hitting, biting, restraint or inappropriate sanctions. Signs and Symptoms: unexplained bruises, burns or scalds, bite marks, broken bones, their behaviour may suddexnly change, become withdrawn, anxious, clingy, depressed, aggressive problems sleeping and flinching when approached. Sexual abuse is any non-consensual sexual contact, this can happen to men and women of any ages. This can include, rape, indecent exposure, inappropriate looking or touching, sexual photography, sexual harassment, sexual teaching or innuendos, or being subject to pornography or witnessing sexual acts.
People with mental health problems or with dementia. Anyone is able to abuse someone whether it’s physical or emotional abuse, but the people who are usually responsible with the abuse are well known to the person they are abusing. These people can be a paid carer or volunteer, a health worker, social care or other worker, a relative, friend or neighbour, another service user or an occasional visitor to that person. The different types of abuse that can happen are physical, sexual, emotional or psychological, neglect or acts of omission, exploitation, discriminatory, institutional, bullying, self-harm or domestic abuse. Physical abuse “Physical abuse is when someone deliberately hurts or injures you.
Clients are also very passive. Sexual abuse- The definition of sexual abuse is any sort of non-consensual sexual contract. Pressured into consent of a sexual act. Some signs and symptoms are depression and anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, dissociative states, repeated self –injury, suicide attempts, compulsive sexual behaviours, eating disorders and intolerance of or constant search for intimacy. Emotional/psychological abuse- Emotional abuse, mental abuse a form of mistreatment in which there is intent to cause mental or emotional pain or injury.
Please define the following types of abuse and list some of the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse HSC 024 1.1 1.2 Physical abuse Definition: Physical abuse can be anything from hitting, kicking and pushing to misusing medication, using inappropriate or rough moving and handling techniques. With holding medication or giving more than the prescribed does can be classed as abuse. Using restraints when not needed or as a form of punishment is also viewed as physical abuse. Lack of personal care such as being unclean or wearing dirty clothes. Being malnourished can be classed as physical abuse.
Assignment 204 - Task A booklet on Safeguarding Physical Abuse: Signs of physical abuse could be bruises, scratches etc, behavioual changes could also be an indicator, if you think physical abuse has occured document bruises, take photographs and record what you have seen and report it to your manager Sexual Abuse: Signs of sexual abuse could be torn clothing, marks on the body,Unusual pattern or location of injury, the service user could become withdrawn, although this is not a conclusive clue of abuse it could be an indicator Emotional/Psychological Abuse: The service user could become withdrawn, weepy and emotional, they may act different with other service users and care staff, shouting, making horrible comments, ridiculing are all forms of emotional or psychological abuse Financial Abuse: signs of financial abuse are that the service user can not have any money of their own,family member or representative refuses to spend money on the adult’s behalf, so they can not be independant, someone could be giving the service user a little money but keeping the rest for themselves Institutional Abuse: Institutional abuse usually occurs when the individual needs of the person are ignored in favour of set procedures and routines. This could include having restrictive bedtimes, not providing adequate activities for mental and spiritual fulfillment, rigid visiting times or even non compliance with a personal care plan. All of these lead to a serious impact on the quality of life for the individual involved. Self Neglect: Self-neglect is a behavioural condition in which an individual neglects to attend to their basic needs, such as personal hygiene, appropriate clothing, feeding, or tending appropriately to any medical conditions they have. Symptoms of this could be poor hygiene and poor diet.
UNIT 4222-205 Principles of safeguarding and protection in Health and Social care (HSC024) How to recognise signs of abuse There are various ways to recognise abuse. The various types of abuse are physical, sexual, emotional/psychological, financial, institutional, self neglect and neglect by others. Physical This is an act of another person which is non accidental to cause them an injury or pain. Physical abuse can also occur when people are not provided with adequate care and support which will cause them unjustifiable physical discomfort. For example leaving someone in bed and them resulting in them having pressure sores.
Warning signs are NOT evidence of abuse but possible indicators of such. Physical abuse can take many forms but is usually where some form of bodily harm is committed. For example: hitting, slapping, scalding, burning, pinching, force feeding, refusing access to toilet facilities, misuse of medication or restraint, leaving someone in soiled clothes or bedding, etc. The warning signs for possible physical abuse can be things like withdrawal or mood changes, finger marks or multiple bruises, black eyes or bruised ears, scratches or cuts, burn marks, welt marks, a history of unexplained falls or injuries, pressure sores or rashes from wet/soiled bedding or clothes, fractures especially if accompanied by multiple bruises or finger marks, explanations that don't match the injuries, reluctance to be left with the alleged abuser, etc. Sexual abuse is when a sexual activity is performed without informed consent being freely given, such as rape or sexual assault, indecent exposure, sexual harassment, masturbation, involving a vulnerable adult in pornography, enforced witnessing of sexual acts or sexual media, attempted or penetration of intimate areas without informed consent, etc.
Abuse in the African American Family Children are exposed to many different emotional stages during their lives. Some children stay on the emotional stage longer than others, while a hand-full gets over it. It only depends on the major issues they are facing, such as sexual abuse. Among African American families, sexual childhood abuse can leave emotional scares during stages of growth on the people who are involved, and the identity of the person being abused. During our many stages of growth, we tend to let some things go, while other thing we hold on to in our hearts.