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The topic of this editorial is the protection of children and how there is more that can be done to ensure their safety.…
I have written the policy and procedure for Safeguarding Adults and Children (see log 3a) which demonstrates my knowledge of procedures.…
As practitioners, our main concern is to keep children safe from harm. Doing this can be very hard, as at the same time we need to encourage them to experience risk and challenges.…
“Remember that feeling of bedtime when you were a little kid”? Grabbing that favorite toy who was the first and best sleeping buddy particularly during those times when nights were the scariest. Meanwhile, mom and dad warmly tucked the covers in showing love and security while snuggling in white linens and a cozy blanket that surrounded the bed with warmth. Mom and dad say their last goodnights and dimmed the lights, as head laid to pillow, that is when all felt right at home. These days parents should be determined to keep their child safe at all times. Now, they can! With Iver Johnsons’ black handled, six shooting revolver we'll always be safe and “Papa Says It Won't Hurt Us”. “Iver Johnson…
In this assignment you will demonstrate your understanding of safeguarding adults. You will describe different types of abuse, the signs and symptoms associated with them and what to do if you are aware of or suspect an individual has been abused or you note unsafe practice. You will research failings in care services and explore how best practice can help to keep individuals safe. You will also identify the range of people who may be involved with safeguarding, along with the policies and procedures that govern best safeguarding practice.…
CV1V – Explain how adopting a person centred approach which offers choices and upholds rights can empower an individual and help to reduce the likelihood of abuse.…
Emotional/psychological abuse- is a range of non-physical controlling behaviours that cause emotional damage and undermine a person’s sense of well-being.…
A young child rests in the safety of her bedroom, oblivious to the world around her. Suddenly, she wakes with a jolt and runs to find her parents. She’s had a nightmare. Instantly, the parents calm her down, and she is ready to dream once more. But what would she have done if she had no parents to go to? Would she have been able to calm herself down, or would she have stayed up all night, unreasonably afraid of the monster in her dream? More importantly, what would she have done if these nightmares occurred frequently, causing many sleepless nights? Parents, as guardians and caregivers, must carry the responsibility of teaching their child how to handle new and difficult situations as well as prevent unhealthy coping mechanisms. If they neglect…
There are several factors which may lead to abusive sit suitors. There are certain groups of people who are most at risk and these people appear to be vulnerable adults. People may have low self esteem and may accept bad things that happen to them. Their illness, condition or age can be factors. Adults become dependant on their abusers after a long period of time. Physical signs is an indicator of abuse. People who are bruised, may have broken bones,poor hygiene, personal hygiene, weight fluctuation, they also may turn to alcohol and become dependant on it and then they may get aggressive,burn marks on the body, unexplained injuries, gynaecological bone problems,signs of restraint due to being abused, physical signs are the easiest signs to notice as they are usually able to see, if an individual has any of these signs it's important to talk and ask them to understand what has been going on, especially elderly people as they are more at risk as their bones are weaker and adults and elderly people bruise much more easier than a younger person would but people may also have emotional changes and they may be too scared to tell another person as they may be depressed, have distraught feelings, they may feel isolated and have a very low-self esteem, unpredictable feelings, they may be very fearful and anxious. It can also be clear if an individual is nervous around you as this shows they have been in abusive situations and may be too scared to speak up as the may feel that they are going to get abused again. Adults are vulnerable especially if they have communication difficulties as they may not be able to speak up or say what has happened so the abuser is therefore taking full advantage of the individual. Residential care has potential for abuse of various levels. Individuals would also feel upset, withdrawn and may be very cautious around others as they are unaware of what may happen next. They…
The book Safety 24/7 was a book basically about safety in an industrial workplace. The book explained many safety tips to improve a safe working environment. There were a few main characters in this book that were very easily to understand their purpose in the story. The first character that appeared in this story is Kurt Bradshaw. He was promoted to the manager of worldwide safety. His great leadership skills and motivational techniques had put him in this new position. Kurt was very excited for the job and ready for it, but he was not too familiar about any safety tasks that could improve the workplace.…
It is important to safeguard children and young people as without this protection their future could be negatively affected. Their health and development could be impaired as its possible they could withdraw from family and peers which would affect them emotionally and also developmentally fall behind with educational milestones (if school is missed). Children and young people need to be protected from neglect and abuse and have a safe environment in which to grown up in with parents, teachers and any other close adult being approachable and accessible if needed, when/if any problem or concerns were to arise. This is all crucial in a child’s upbringing as the care they receive through their childhood will contribute to the success of the child’s ability to reach their full potential into adulthood.…
Childrens want to become adults and adults want to be kids again. Every child goal is to grow up and became an independent adult, but they don't know that once a person starts become an adult a endless routine will be adapt and many responsibilities along with. Many people are successful in adapting this while others are incapable of adapting and end up with an unhappy life, and this is the situation of the main character in the short story Sleep. She had a stable life, a family, and her own time but she was so unhappy with the lifestyle and the routine, that one day a nightmare completely change her life. She was the typical mother and wife and the need of attention made her have many regrets of the life she had chosen because she had a successful future ahead.…
It is very beneficial for younger children to have a security object. Most children will grow attached to an object when they are starting to be weaned from their mother because that’s a very emotional time. This object helps the child get through this critical transition so it is not so horrible. Young children with security objects do not throw such a fit when they have to be left with other adults and children, because they feel like you are still with them through this stressful situation. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that a security blanket can be especially beneficial when incorporated into a child 's bedtime ritual (Roberts, 2011). attachments Having this object just personifies all the positive and comforting things in this child’s world.…
Zaraha Heckscher(left) with a Musonda friend in Zambia from Safety Issues for Women Traveling Solo: Stay Safe But Don’t Stay Home.…