Unit 204
Answers:
1. Define the following types of abuse: (1.1.1)
a. physical abuse: any physical contact that results in pain, injury or discomfort
b. sexual abuse: forcing someone to take part in sexual act
c. emotional/psychological abuse: an action that others do to cause mental anguish
d. financial abuse: misuse of money and valuables
e. institutional abuse: failure to recognise individuality and rights as citizen
f. self-neglect: people that put themselves at risk
g. neglect by others: failure to meet individual’s care needs
2.a. slapped, being hit, pushed, bruises, cuts, malnutrition, burns b. harassment, teasing, pornography, depression, panic attacks c. insults, swears, fear, anxiety d. basic needs not being met, theft, extortion e. restriction, lack of choice, dirty clothes and linen f. mental problems, disabilities, drug abuse, having different perspectives g. failure to provide food and shelter, malnutrition, lack of equipment
3. having restricted mobility, being unable to communicates; displaying challenging behaviour, carer having substance dependency, being too young, unable to carry on tasks
4. to show that the person is being listened to using appropriate communication, to reassure the person you believe to report it
5. protect the person, report the abuse, preserve any findings relating to the abuse, record everything seen, told
6.make a written record, keep safe any records, don’t clear or tidy up, don’t touch anything, record any injuries, sign and date any records made
7. Human rights act, social care services, cqc, IMCA, relatives, witness, sova county council
8. Each agency has an individual role in protecting clients: Police,(assault, fraud, theft, domestic violence);
Council: to protect people using their service - make sure they're safe. Extend help where needed to support those experiencing abuse and neglect in their own homes
Social Workers: to investigate actual or suspected abuse or