Safeguarding

Be aware to abusive situations

SAFEGUARDING

Take the right step

Abuse can happen to any individual regardless of his/her age or service needs

Kinds of Abuse

Physical Sexual Emotional Financial Institutional Neglect

Physical Abuse Any abuse involving the use of force Punching, hitting, slapping or any kind of physical attack Physical attack Burning Refusal to allow access to toilet facilities Force feeding Leaving individuals in wet or soil clothing or bedding as a deliberate act to demonstrate power and strength of the abuser

Sexual Abuse Include rape and sexual assault or sexual acts to which the adult at risk has not consented, could not consent or was pressured into consenting.

Sexual penetration of any part of the body with a penis, finger or any object. Touching inappropriate parts of the body or any kind of sexual contact without the informed agreement of the individual. Exposure to, or involvement in pornographic or erotic materials and sexual rituals.

Emotional Abuse Any form of abuse that cause emotional distress to the individual.

Humiliation, putting down, intimidation and isolation Withdrawing from services or refusing affection Shouting, swearing Abandonment Racial abuse

Financial Abuse

Can be inflicted by professional or informal carers and can take range of forms such as:

Theft Fraud Exploitation Stealing money or property or encouraging others to do so Withholding money or refusing access to money

Institutional Abuse It occurs when the lifestyle of individuals are sacrificed in favour of routines and/or restrictive practices of the home or care setting.

Lack of individual care Inappropriate confinement or restrictions No flexibility of bedtimes or walking times