signs of abuse

formative assessment feedback form

1.1 & 1.2-Define the following types of abuse...

physical abuse. signs of physical abuse are
Fractures
Burns
Bed sores
Fear
Depression
Unexplained weight loss
Assault (can be intentional or reckless)
Sexual abuse
Loss of sleep
Unexpected or unexplained change in behaviour
Bruising
Soreness around the genitals
Torn, stained or bloody underwear
A preoccupation with anything sexual
Sexually transmitted diseases
Pregnancy
Rape – e.g. a male member of staff having sex with a Mental Health client (see Mental Health Act 1983)
Indecent Assault

Emotional Abuse.
Fear
Depression
Confusion
Loss of sleep
Unexpected or unexplained change in behaviour
Deprivation of liberty could be false imprisonment. Aggressive shouting causing fear of violence in a public place may be an offence against Public Order Act 1986, or harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997
Financial abuse.
Unexplained withdrawals from the bank
Unusual activity in the bank accounts
Unpaid bills
Unexplained shortage of money
Reluctance on the part of the person with responsibility for the funds to provide basic food and clothes etc.
Fraud
Theft
Institutional abuse,
Inflexible and non-negotiable systems and routines
Lack of consideration of dietary requirements
Name calling; inappropriate ways of addressing people
Lack of adequate physical care – an unkempt appearance
Self neglect.
Not undertaking personal hygiene which endangers their health Not maintaining adequate levels of sanitation which endangers their health or wellbeing and that of others. Not eating healthily or taking prescribed medication Neglecting their home environment Not disposing of rubbish Hoarding items Poor household hygiene resulting in infestation or infection to self or others
Substance misuse
Neglect by others
Weight loss
Dehydration
Bruises (old and new, clustered on one part of body, or on both upper arms)
Burns