Self neglect- Individuals not eating, washing, dressing properly. Not looking after themselves. Neglect by others- Inadequate care or denial of an individual's basic rights. 1.2 Signs of physical abuse can be unexplained bruises, scratches, cuts, fractures, broken bones, broken teeth. Signs of sexual abuse can be bruises around the genital area.
Sexual abuse Rape and sexual assault to which the vulnerable adult has not consented, could not consent or was pressured into consenting, Being videoed or photographed to allow others to look at their body, use of power in role as staff in order to illicit sexual relationship with service users. . Emotional/psychological abuse Threats of harm, Deprivation of contact, Humiliation, Controlling behaviour, Coercion, Verbal abuse, Harassment, Excessive criticism. . Financial abuse Theft, Fraud, Exploitation, The misuse or misappropriation of property, possessions or financial assets that have been placed in a persons trust.
Sexual abuse is when one person exerts power over another to achieve sexual gratification. Individuals may be unwillingly subjected to: · Rape. · Sexual assualt. · Sexual acts to which the vulnerable adult has not consented, could not consent or was pressurised into consent. · Indecent exposure.
Client very passive. Sexual abuse - Change in behaviour. Overt sexual behaviour or language. Difficulty in walking, sitting. Injuries to genital and/or anal area.
Food choices not provided for individuals with different dietary needs or requirements. Rooms and clothing not being kept clean. * Self neglect – Individual not eating, washing, dressing properly. Not looking after themselves. * Neglect by others – Inadequate care or denial of an individual’s basic rights.
Physical abuse - there may be a change in their personality, very jumpy and unexpected injuries. Sexual abuse - the individual being abused may behave out of character, acting out around certain individuals, withdrawn and possible confined to own room. Also sexual transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. Institutional abuse - this could manifest its self as outcries or concerns from the individual and the carers and/or parents, There is also malpractice occurring and no whistle blowing policy in place. Self neglect - Some of the signs would be poor personal care and hygiene, there cloths might be dirty, they
Telling someone they are worthless, forcing someone to do things at an exact time or in an exact way, Undermining a person’s actions, thought and beliefs, Telling someone that the domestic violence and abuse is their fault. Not allowing someone to have visitors, or go out or have their own friends and family. Not allowing someone to use the phone, send letters or emails. Getting children to say and do things to upset someone, damaging possessions, Threatening to harm someone. Emotional abuse is often difficult to recognise.
Unexplained bruises, fractures or the same injures happening again and again. They might want to be left alone or with a particular person. Sexual abuse signs and symptoms: Rape, sexual innuendo’s, molestation, touching inappropriately, not giving their consent or being able to. Being forced or coerced to be photographed or videoed to allow others to look at their body. This could lead to the person being withdrawn, their behaviour could change.
UNIT 5 Principles of safe guarding and protection in health and social care 1.1 And 1.2 Physical abuse: Is someone that causes injury to another this can be by hitting, slapping, pinching and pushing. Signs of physical abuse can be bruising, scratches or cuts, burns, changes in a person’s mood and or behaviour. Sexual abuse: This is when a sexual activity is performed without consent being given. Signs of sexual abuse can be bruises, scratches, finger marks, blood or marks on underwear, pregnancy, changes in mood and or behaviour. Emotional/psychological abuse: This can run alongside other forms of abuse or on its own and causes a person distress emotionally by shouting swearing ignoring a person or even threatening bullying and harassment, some signs could be fear of raised voices, the person could be reluctant to be alone with the alleged abuser.
Signs and symptoms of this are loss of trust from the individual, conforming or submissive behaviour, disappearance of possessions, unable to pay bills and lack of food in the house. * Types of Institutional abuse are misuse of authority, failure to maintain professional boundaries, inappropriate use of medication, physical restraint and also bullying and discrimination. Signs and symptoms of this form of abuse are loss of self-esteem and confidence. Submissive behaviour and loss of control. * Self-neglect is when individuals engage in neglectful and self-harming behaviour including refusal to eat or drink.