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
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. Assignment 205 Task A Ai) what is meant by the different types of abuse? Aii) signs and symptoms of different abuse Physical abuse:- Abuse can often show a physical effects and symptoms, these are likely to be accompanied by emotional signs and changes in behaviour but sometimes this is not always the case. Physical abuse includes: * Hitting * Slapping * Pushing * Pinching * Force feeding * Kicking * Burning/scalding * Misuse of medication or restraint * Refusing access to toilet facilities * Leaving people in wet and soiled clothing or bedding Potential indicators of physical abuse:- * Multiple bruising of finger marks (especially in well protected places like inner arm or thighs * Fractures * Scratches or cuts * Pressure ulcers and sores from wet bedding/clothing * Black eyes or bruised ears * Scolds or cigarette burns * A lot of unexplained minor falls or injuries * Weight loss * Mood changes/withdrawn * Carers resistance to allowing people to visit Sexual abuse:- Sexual abuse, within adults or children can also involve abuse for power. Physical signs:- * Bruises, scratches, burns or bite marks on the individual * Scratches, abrasions or persistent infections in the anal/genital areas * Pregnancy * Recurring genital or urinary infections * Blood or marks on underwear * Abdominal pain with no diagnosable cause Behavioural signs:- * Prostitution * Sexual abuse of others * Self-harm, self-destructive behaviour including alcohol and drug abuse, history of suicide attempts * Disappearing from home environment * Aggression, anxiety, tearfulness * Frequent masturbation * Refusal to undress for activities such as swimming/bath Sexual abuse
Unit 25 Principles of safe guarding and protection in health and social care 1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse. 2.1 and 1.2 a) Physical abuse is a deliberate act which could result in bodily injury, pain or impairment. Signs related to this could be bruising, fractures and burns which may be found in well protected or covered areas of the body. The possible signs of abuse could be cowering away or flinching when touched or approached. b) Sexual abuse is when a person is forced or tricked into sexual activity or when sexual contact is non- consensual.
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.
Others argue that these incidents can be traced back to poor training and policies. Still other selected persons maintain that the whole system needs to be changed and that with the rise in crime, officers have become enforcers more than protectors. A policy is defined as a definite course of action to determine decisions or a guide to decision making within a structured framework. A procedure however is often considered to be simply a consistent method of operation. In cases of police brutality officers may see strict policy, which is the product of thoughtful analysis, as just procedure, which may not be detrimental to the officer if broken (Kinnaird203).
2. Identify the signs/symptoms associated with each type of abuse: Physical abuse: Series of unexplained falls or major injuries, Injuries/bruises at different Stages of healing, Bruising in unusual sites e.g. inner arms, thighs, Abrasions, Teeth indentations, Injuries to head or face, Client very passive. Sexual abuse: Change in behaviour, overt sexual behaviour or language, Difficulty in Walking, sitting, Injuries to genital and/or anal area. Emotional/psychological: Withdrawal, depression, Cowering and fearfulness, Change in sleep Patterns, Agitation, confusion, change in behaviour also Change in appetite/weight.
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.
Neglect is a passive form of abuse in which the wrongdoer is responsible to provide care, for someone, who is unable to care for themselves but fails to provide adequate care to meet their needs. Neglect may include failing to provide sufficient supervision, nourishment, medical care or other needs that the individual may need. 1.2 Signs and symptoms may include- Physical abuse such as broken bones, bruises, pressure sores, abrasions, and burns, Sexual abuse-bruises around the breasts or genital areas, as well as unexplained bleeding around the genital areas, inappropriately dressed and sexual transmitted diseases, Emotional abuse- changes in behaviour, withdrawal from normal activities, and unusual depression, sleep disturbance, language being used that is not usual for the individual, low self-esteem or lack of confidence
Sexual abuse by a partner/intimate can include derogatory name calling, refusal to use contraception, deliberately causing unwanted physical pain during sex, without consent and to cause pain or humiliation. Emotional Abuse : One definition of emotional abuse is: "any act including confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, intimidation, infantilization, or any other treatment which may diminish the sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth Institutional abuse : Institutional abuse is the mistreatment of people brought about by poor or inadequate care or support, or systematic poor practice that affects the whole care setting. It occurs when the individual's wishes and needs are sacrificed for the smooth running of a group, service or organisation Self Neglect : Self-neglect is any failure of an adult to take care of himself or herself that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause within a short period of time, serious physical, mental or emotional harm or substantial damage to or loss of assets. Neglect by others : Adults are neglected when a caregiver does not provide the essential daily living needs of an adult dependent upon them, for things such as food, clothing, shelter, bathing, medication, health care, and doctor visits. Self-neglect happens when an adult can no longer take care of their own basic daily living needs.
Also if they are unable to take care of themselves or cannot protect themselves against significant harm or exploitation. This means that some adults are less able to protect themselves as they may have difficulty expressing themselves, creating an easy target to an abuser. Abuse is defined as a ‘violation of an individuals human and civil rights by any other person or persons’. There are many different types of abuse: Physical Abuse - an act of another person or persons involving contact intended to cause the feeling of physical injur, or other physical suffering or bodily harm. Sexual Abuse - an assault of a sexual nature on another person, or any sexual act in which a person is threatened, coerced, or forced to engage again their will, or any sexual touching of a person who has not consented.