LO2

Question 1

define the term “ looked after children “

Answer 1

children than are in the care of the local authority

Question 2

who are the 6 groups of individuals that are most at risk of abuse

Answer 2

1) have a leaning disability
2) have dementia
3) lack mental capacity
4) have a sensory impairment
5) have physical disabilities
6) looked after children

Question 3

why are people who lack mental capacity at a higher risk of abuse (4)

Answer 3

1) limited cognitive understanding - don’t recognise abuse
2) complete dependency for needs
3) being isolated - limited social skills
4) communication difficulties

Question 4

why are children with physical disabilities at a higher risk of abuse

Answer 4

1) can’t depend themselves ( physically weaker)
2) can’t raise concerns
3) scared or worsening condition
4) restricted mobility ( baby’s)
5) may not know rights/ what help is available/ how to complain

Question 5

why are looked after children at a higher risk of abuse (2)

Answer 5

1) lack of time / resources to properly safeguard them ( by staff)
2) lack of support from parents/ guardians

Question 6

why are adults with learning disabilities at a higher risk of abuse (4)

Answer 6

1) scared abohr loss of care
2) not recognise abuse
3) not knowing how to raise concern
4) communication difficulties

Question 7

why are adults with disabilities at a higher risk of abuse (3)

Answer 7

1) lack of suitable trained staff
2) may feel a burden so son want to complain
3) easily manipulated

Question 8

why are people with dementia at a higher risk of abuse (4)

Answer 8

1) social isolation
2) lack of understanding
3) communication difficulties
4) vulnerable

Question 9

how are homeless individuals at a higher risk of abuse (3)

Answer 9

1) lack of address to support/ protection
2) self fulfilling prophecy
3) risk of harm from others