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abuse

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• a form of maltreatment
• single/repeated act that can cause distress, harm, abuse or neglect

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physical abuse

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• intentionally causing physical pain/threats to hurt an individual

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bullying

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• negative behaviour that is intended to intimidate/harm someone & it’s often aimed at certain groups
• humiliation, harassment, or insulting

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sexual abuse

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• any unwanted sexual acts/contact/attention

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exploitation/mate crime

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• unfairly manipulating someone for profit/personal gain

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psychological/emotional abuse

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• threats/consistent criticism to control & manipulate another individual
• emotional maltreatment

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neglect

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• the failure to meet basic/medical/physical needs

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financial abuse

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• exploiting a vulnerable persons finance

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institutional abuse

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• unfair treatment from a person in a system of power
• poor care/neglect

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discrimination

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• treating someone less favourably/unfairly on the basis of a protected characteristic

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signs of physical abuse

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• unexplained injuries (bruises/cuts)
• change in behaviour
• self harm

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symptoms of physical abuse

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• anxious
• fearful
• less confident
• withdrawn

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signs of bullying

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• unexplained injuries (bruises/cuts)
• self harm

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symptoms of bullying

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• anxious
• withdrawn
• low self esteem
• changes in eating & sleeping

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signs of sexual abuse

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• unexplained injuries (bruises/cuts)
• inappropriate or sexualised behaviour
• fear of certain ppl/situations

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symptoms of sexual abuse

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• withdrawn
• aggressive & inappropriate behaviour
• anxious

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signs of exploitation/mate crime

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• unexplained injuries (bruises/cuts)
• unpaid bills
• loss of weight

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symptoms of exploitation/mate crime

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• withdrawn
• mood swings
• frustrated
• anxious

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signs of psychological/emotional abuse

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• no eye contact
• fearful
• anxious
• self harm

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symptoms of psychological/emotional abuse

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• low self esteem
• changes in eating & sleeping
• mood swings

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signs of neglect

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• poor personal hygiene
• malnourishment
• dehydration

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symptoms of neglect

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• anxious
• depression
• suicidal thoughts

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signs of financial abuse

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• unexplained lack of money
• debts
• unpaid bills

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symptoms of financial abuse

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• anxious
• inability to make payments/bills

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signs of institutional abuse
• poor practices • low standards of care & support
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symptoms of institutional abuse
• withdrawn • isolated • passive aggressive behaviour
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signs of discrimination
• change in attitude/behaviour
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symptoms of discrimination
• withdrawn • anxious • low self esteem • frustrated
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at most risk of abuse - lack of mental capacity
• isolated - limited social skills • may not recognise abuse • dependant on others for needs
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at most risk of abuse - dementia
• not recognising abuse • difficulty remembering or communicating • unexplained signs & symptoms taken as dementia
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at most risk of abuse - learning disability
• they don’t understand rights • they may want to please others
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at most risk of abuse - sensory impairment
• limited personal relationship • dependant on others • intimate care needs
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at most risk of abuse - looked after children
• cant trust & unlikely to report abuse • poor life experiences
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at most risk of abuse - physical disabilities
• dependant on others • feels powerless/disempowered
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environmental factors that make abuse more likely - health services
• wide range of needs • position of trust & power • don’t have necessary, communication & problem solving skills • don’t feel safe • under staffed (pressure)
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environmental factors that make abuse more likely - health & social care setting
• position of trust & power • afraid to speak out • fear of loosing home/care
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environmental factors that make abuse more likely - care services
• don’t respect privacy, comfort & unique needs • cant speak out/report
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environmental factors that make abuse more likely - independent living facilities
• not staffed all the time so targeted by others • perceived as needing less care than others • neglected
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environmental factors that make abuse more likely - homelessness
• no contact to personal relationships • no contact to health services • isolated • vulnerable • unsafe areas
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other factors that make abuse more likely - imbalance of power
• dependant on others for all aspects of care • needs ignored/not met • no emotional/practical support
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other factors that make abuse more likely - social isolation
• mental illness • lives alone with no care/support
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other factors that make abuse more likely - dependant on others
• dependant on others for personal care & managment of money • stress • emotional/physical aggression
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other factors that make abuse more likely - staffing issues
• less staff • untrained staff • unsafe & abusive practice • neglected patients • unable to speak out
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other factors that make abuse more likely - invasion of privacy
• doors open while changing • vulnerable & embarrassed • dependant on others for personal & intimate care
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legislation
• the process of making laws & defines the duties organisations & practitioners must be carried out by law
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safeguarding
• proactive measures to reduce risks of danger, harm & abuse
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human rights act 1998
• gives specific rights to everyone • promotes right to life • freedom from degrading treatment • respect for private & family life
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care act 2014
• requires local authorities to make enquiries if someone if being abused/neglected or is at risk • multi-agency safeguarding • duty of care & fundamental standards • child’s needs assessment (CNA) • right to advocate
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equality act 2010
• makes indirect & direct discrimination illegal • prohibits discrimination in education & workplace • right to breastfeed in public • protects ppl from discrimination, victimisation & harrasment
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public discourse act 1998 (whistleblowing act)
• protects workers who disclose info about malpractice • provides legal framework
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mental capacity act 2005
• protects & empowers ppl who are unable to make choices & decisions for themselves • presumption of capacity • support to make own decisions • right to make ‘unwise’ decisions • actions in best interest
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safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006
• vetting & barring scheme to ensure unsuitable ppl don’t work with vulnerable ppl
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health & social care act 2008
• establishes CQC • provides registration & inspection of services • ‘no decision about me without me’ • health watch • clinical commissioning groups • enables patients & workers to have more control
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data protection act 1998
• info processed lawfully & fairly • info only used for intended use • accurate & kept up to date • secured • info not transferred out of EU without consent/permission
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children act 2004
• every child matters • advocate • encourages agencies & organisations work together • paramountcy principle • right to consultation
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safeguarding adults 2005
• documents providing national framework of all 11 sets of good practice standards • ensures implementation of high quality & consistent work
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rehabilitation of offenders act 1974
• supports rehabilitation into employment • aims to give ppl with convictions a fresh start
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safeguarding children 2006
• how organisations should work together & to safeguard & promote welfare of children & young adults
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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - family
• emotional support • trust & comfortable • notice change in behaviour
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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - peers
• easier due to feeling guilty • believe & listen • use own language & terminology
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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - social workers
• qualified & trained • main & only contact • reliable • can identify when somethings wrong
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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - other professionals
• suspect abuse when carrying out role • trained to identity signs & symptoms • appointments • reliable & respectable
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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - teachers
• notice change in behaviour • good relationship - confide in
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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - siblings
• role model who look up to & confide in • notice change in behaviour
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people who might suspect/be told about abuse - members of public
• notice unusual behaviour • withdrawn • seen in a long time
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disclosures & suspected abuse - report appropriately
• familiarise with procedures • not reporting can lead to failure of carrying out role & responsibilities effectively
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disclosures & suspected abuse - duty to report
• don’t ignore signs • duty to replay/report abuse to ensure safety
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disclosures & suspected abuse
• don’t judge • maintain confidentiality • protect self
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disclosures & suspected abuse - support & comfort
• reassure ppl • don’t look shocked & remain calm • state organisation that can help
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disclosures & suspected abuse - reporting procedures
• evidence is preserved • record details accurately • witnesses
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disclosures & suspected abuse - disclosures of abuse
• listen & reassure that you believe & don’t show shock • report & secure evidence • report in full details & refer disclosure to other organisations
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disclosures & suspected abuse - suspicious of abuse
• don’t ignore signs & ensure individual is safe • report suspicions & secure evidence • record full details & refer suspicious to other organisations
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policies & procedures - policies
• a set of principles that outline how an organisation plans to deliver its services • multi agency approach • risk assessments • confidentiality policy
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policies & procedures - procedures
• describes how each policy will be put into practice detailing specific roles & responsibilities
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policies & procedures - confidentially policy
• awareness of importance of keeping info confidential • need to know basis • know when to break confidentiality • talk privately • secure info in locked cabinets/password protected computers
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policies & procedures - multi-agency approach
• promotes welfare • ensures concerns are identified & reported early • provides better insight • ensures professionals work consistent & building trust & mutual respect
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policies & procedures - accessible complaints procedure
• enables ppl to openly raise & discuss concerns • environment of trust & respect
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policies & procedures - designated protection officer
• provides info & support to ppl in relation to disclosures & suspicious of abuse
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policies & procedures - risk assessments
• identifying, managing, recording & reviewing risks • promotes rights • prevents harm & abuse
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policies & procedures - disclosure & barring service (DBS)
• processes criminal records • requires employees & agencies to refer to DBS when harmed/at risk • no paid/volunteering work with ppl on barred list • organisations work together with documents to investigate & prevent abuse
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policies & procedures - staff training & recruitment procedures
• clear & effective - minimise unsuitable ppl working • qualifications, job descriptions, duty to ensure • training courses with up to date info • clear induction processes • probationary period • personal development plan • informal & formal supervision
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minimising risk of abuse - duty of care
• decisions led by individuals needs, wishes & preferences • risks identified & reduced whilst respecting choices & decisions • not placed in situations that cause danger, harm & abuse • supported & protected from danger, harm & abuse
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minimising risk of abuse - person centred planning
• places individual at the centre of care & support • values individuality • promoted individuals privacy & dignity • work together in partnership • mutual respect & trust
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minimising risk of abuse - trusting professional relationships
• enables confide in • mutual respect • open ended discussion/questions
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minimising risk of abuse - effective communication channels
• creates open environment • diffuses stress & frustration • ensuring concerns are responded to
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minimising risk of abuse - professional development
• provides opportunities • current knowledge & up to date practices to protect safely & legally • enable to identify abuse
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minimising risk of abuse - following policies & procedures
• upholding right to live safely & free from danger, harm & abuse • focusing on preventing danger, harm & abuse • managing risks & providing sets of standards
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minimising risk of abuse - effective record keeping
• clearly identifying risks • providing guidance on actions to take • info on need to know basis • accurate info

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