Signs and Symptoms of Abuse Flashcards
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Signs of Physical Abuse
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- Bruises
- Black eyes
- Fractures
- Cuts
- Scars
- Burns
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Symptoms of Physical Abuse
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- Anxiety or fear
- Less confident
- Withdrawal
- Health deterioration
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Signs of Sexual Abuse
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- Bruises
- Scratches
- Soreness
- Incontinence
- Pregnancy
- Unexplained stomach pains or cramps
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Symptoms of Sexual Abuse
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- Withdrawal
- Anxiety
- Frustration
- Aggression
- Reluctance to undress
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Signs of Emotional/Psychological Abuse
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- Avoiding eye contact
- Fear and Anxiety
- Incontinence
- Self-harm
- Feeling of low self-worth
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Symptoms of Emotional/Psychological Abuse
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- Changes in sleeping and eating
- Low self-esteem
- Becoming withdrawn from people and situations
- Mood swings
- Anxiety and Fear
- Frustration
- Aggression
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Signs of Neglect
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- Poor personal hygiene
- Malnourishment
- Dehydration
- Dirty surroundings
- Development of pressure sores
- Untreated medical conditions
- Repeated falls
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Symptoms of Neglect
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- Anxiety
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts
- Withdrawal
- Social withdrawal
- Loss of interest in self and life values
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Signs of Financial Abuse
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- Unexplained lack of money
- Lack of wish to spend money
- Sudden debts or unpaid bills
- Sudden changes of an individuals’ will
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Symptoms of Financial Abuse
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- Anxiety over money
- Increasing talk about not being able to make payments and buy things
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Signs of Institutional Abuse
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- Poor working practices and low standards of care and support
- Inadequate staffing
- Withholding/lack of access to care, support, activities and visitors
- Failure to uphold individuals’ rights to choice, privacy and dignity
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Symptoms of Institutional Abuse
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- Becoming withdrawn
- Passive
- Frustration
- Feeling of isolation
- Social withdrawal
- Loss of interest in self and others
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Signs of Bullying
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- Unexplained physical injuries
- Asking for/stealing money to give to a bully
- Self-harming; bruises; scratches; cuts
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Symptoms of Bullying
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- Fear about going out and carrying out day-to-day activities
- Anxiety
- Becoming withdrawn
- Low self-esteem
- Changes in eating and sleeping
- Suicidal thoughts
