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UNIT 7: Safeguarding LO1 Flashcards

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Name the 9 categories of abuse

A

physical
sexual
emotional/psychological
neglect
financial
institutional (e.g. sexual, physical and neglect)
bullying
discrimination
exploitation / mate crime

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Define physical abuse

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Abuse that causes physical harm or illness

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Name examples of physical abuse

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Hitting
Slapping
Shaking
Throwing
Poisoning
Burning
Scalding
Restraint
Munchhausen’s by proxy

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Define Sexual abuse

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Undesired sexual behaviour by one person upon another - can be in person or online

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Name examples of sexual abuse

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Penetration - rape or oral sex
Non-penetrative - masturbation, kissing, touching
Non contact - showing graphic images, inappropriate language
Grooming - preparing a child for abuse

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Define Emotional/psychological abuse

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abuse that results in harm or damage to an individual’s emotional and/or mental health causing low self-esteem and anxiety.

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Name examples of emotional/psychological abuse

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Making fun of a person.
Making someone feel worthless.
Not giving a person a chance to express their views.
Unrealistic expectations.
Comparing them to somebody else.
Threats of abandonment

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Define Neglect

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Neglect involves the failure to meet a child or adult’s basic needs

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Name examples of neglect

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Failure to meet medical needs
Failure to provide adequate food
Failure to provide shelter
Failure to provide warmth
Failure to provide adequate supervision

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Define Financial abuse

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The unauthorised improper use of funds, property or any resources belonging to an individual.

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Name examples of financial abuse

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Theft
Fraud
Changing a person’s will through coercion
Exploiting person’s finances

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Define Institutional abuse

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Abuse caused by the rules of the system for a person using that service

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Name examples of institutional abuse

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Not feeding a person when they want to be fed because of set meal times.
Lone working meaning a person is put in an uncomfortable position with a worker

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Define bullying

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Abuse that happens more than once

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Name examples of bullying

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Physical assault
Teasing
Threats
Cyber bullying

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Define discrimination

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Treating somebody unfavourably because of a protected characteristic. Can be any form of abuse.

17
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Name examples of discrimination

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Excluding an individual because they are black
Harassing somebody because they are a woman

18
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Define Exploitation/mate crime

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when an individual is taken advantage of, harmed or abused by another person or persons who they thought were their friend/s

19
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Name examples of mate crime

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Befriending a person with a learning disability and then stealing from them.
Befriending a person with a mental illness and then making sexual advances knowing they won’t say “no”

20
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What are the signs and symptoms of physical abuse?

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Unexplained injuries
Finger marks
Bruises
Black eyes
Fractures
Cuts
Scars
Scratches
Bite marks
Weight loss
Anxious or fearful in presence of abuser
Less confident
Withdrawn
Reluctance to dress in front of others

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What are the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse?

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Bruises
Scratches
Soreness in genital area
Incontinence
Pregnancy
Unexplained stomach cramps and pains
Withdrawn
Anxious
Frustrated
Reluctance to undress
Inappropriate sexual behaviour

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What are the signs and symptoms of Emotional abuse?

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Avoiding eye contact
Self harming
Fear and anxiety
Incontinence
Saying they are not worthy
Not eating or overeating
Mood swings
Not sleeping
Aggressive

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What are the signs and symptoms of Neglect?

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Poor personal hygiene
Malnourished
Dehydration
Dirty clothes
Inappropriate clothes for the weather
Social withdrawal

24
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What are the signs and symptoms of Financial abuse?

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Unexplained lack of money
Sudden debts and unpaid bills
Possessions disappearing
Sudden change of will
Obtaining a power of attorney
Anxious about money

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What are the signs and symptoms of Institutional abuse?

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Inadequate staffing of service
Low standards of care of service
Withdrawn

26
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What are the signs and symptoms of bullying?

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Unexplained physical injuries
Asking for or stealing money
Self harming
Fearful of going out
Low self esteem
Suicidal thoughts

27
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What are the signs and symptoms of discrimination?

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Exclusion from activities
Withdrawn
Low self esteem
Frustration

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What are the signs and symptoms of exploitation/mate crime?

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Unexplained injuries
Losing weight
Bills not being paid
Mood swings
Changes in friends

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