Types and indicators of abuse Adult abuse Types and indicators of abuse

Types of abuse and their indicators What types of Abuse and Harm could vulnerable people experience?

Activity - Types of abuse Working in groups write a list of types of abuse. Leave a space at the end of the list so that further information can be added. Transfer the list to your own notes. Leave space under each type of abuse on your list so that additional information can be added.

Types of abuse identified in the care act 2014 (dh, 2014, pp. 233-4) Physical abuse Domestic violence (including ‘honour’ based violence) Sexual Abuse Psychological abuse Financial / material abuse Modern slavery Discriminatory Abuse Organisational abuse Neglect and acts of omission Self neglect

Activity - Definition of types of abuse Working in groups develop a brief explanation of each type of abuse – transfer to your notes.

Definitions - types of abuse Physical abuse – including; assault, slapping, hitting, pushing, misuse of medication, inappropriate restraint. Domestic Violence – including; psychological, physical, financial, emotional abuse, so called ‘honour’ based violence. Sexual abuse – rape, indecent exposure, inappropriate looking or touching, sexual harassment, subjection to pornography, sexual acts to which the adult has not consented or was pressured into consenting. Psychological abuse – emotional abuse, threats of harm or abandonment, humiliation, controlling, verbal abuse, cyber abuse, isolation, unreasonable and unjustified withdrawal of services. Financial / Material abuse – theft, fraud, internet scamming, coercion in relation to wills, property or inheritance, misuse or misappropriation of property, possessions or benefits.

Definitions – types of abuse Modern Slavery – slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, domestic servitude – coercing, forcing and deceiving individuals into a life of abuse, servitude and inhumane treatment. Discriminatory abuse – harassment, slurs based on race, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion. Organisational abuse – neglect and poor care practice within an institution or specific care setting. Neglect – ignoring medical, emotional or physical care needs, failure to provide access to services, withholding necessities of life, e.g. medication, nutrition, heating. Self neglect - covers a wide range of behaviour, e.g. neglecting to care for one’s personal hygiene, health or surroundings, includes behaviour like hoarding.

Activity - Types of abuse – possible indicators In your groups discuss possible indicators for each type of abuse. Write these into your notes in the space you left for additional information. Be prepared to feedback to the class.

Activity - Definition - safeguarding Working individually write a definition / explanation of the term safeguarding. Compare your explanation with others in your group and make any additions you feel are relevant to your own definition. Be prepared to feedback to the class.

safeguarding Safeguarding means protecting people's health, wellbeing and human rights, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It's fundamental to high- quality health and social care. (Care Quality Commission) Safeguarding - Ensuring that people live free from harm, abuse and neglect and, in doing so, protecting their health, wellbeing and human rights. Adults in vulnerable situations, need to be safeguarded. Safeguarding work with adults work focuses on independence and choice. (Care Quality Commission)

scenarios Apply what you have learnt about types and indicators of abuse to the scenarios.