Abuse Flashcards
1
Q
List elements of abuse
A
- willful infliction of injury
- unreasonable confinement/involuntary seclusion
- intimidation
- punishment
- depriving person/caregiver of things needed to maintain wellbeing
2
Q
List forms of Elder Abuse
A
- physical/verbal/emotional/mental/sexual abuse
- neglect
- involuntary seclusion
- abandonment
- financial exploitation/misappropriation
3
Q
List signs of Elder Abuse
A
- depressed/withdrawn
- isolated
- unexplained bruises/scars
- appears dirty, underfed, dehydrated, over/under medicated
- not receiving medical care
- bed sores/preventable conditions
- recent changes in banking spending
4
Q
List types of child abuse
A
- physical abuse
- physical/emotional neglect
- sexual abuse (rape, assault, molestation, incest, porn, prostitution)
- emotional & substance abuse
- abandonment
5
Q
What is the phone number to report elder abuse?
A
1(877)-SOS-ADULT / 1(877)-767-2385
6
Q
What is the phone number to report child abuse?
A
1(888)-SOS-CHILD / 1(888)-767-2445
7
Q
List signs of child abuse
A
- changes in body and behavior
- child & parent behaviors
- quiet & withdrawn
- fear adults
- scared to go home
- bed wetting, thumb sucking, loss of appetite, poor grades, running away,
- attempted suicide
8
Q
Describe what you should do when reporting child abuse
A
Share concerns and report to senior health professional and give as much detail as possible
