Describe forms of abuse which may be experienced by
adults
Describe indicators that abuse may be happening to
adults
Different forms of abuse
This booklet will explain to the readers the different kinds of abuse that happen daily to adults
and then go on to describe the indicators that could possibly show that the abuse is in fact
happening to them.
What is abuse?
Abuse is defined as a violation of somebody’s human rights by another person or group of
people. The abuse can be a single act or it can be repeated, and abuse can be both intentional
and non-intentional (www.devon.gov.uk).
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Different forms of
abuse
Financial abuse Sexual abuse
Contents
Emotional & physical abuse ………………………………………………………………… Page 2
Sexual & financial abuse …………………………………………………………...……...... Page 3
Neglect & exploitation .................................................................................................... Page 4
Bullying & discrimination …………………………………………………………………….. Page 5
Self-harm & institutional abuse ……………………………………………………………... Page 6
Domestic abuse ………………………………………………………………………………. Page 7
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adults
Describe indicators that abuse may be happening to
adults
Different forms of abuse
This booklet will explain to the readers the different kinds of abuse that happen daily to adults
and then go on to describe the indicators that could possibly show that the abuse is in fact
happening to them.
What is abuse?
Abuse is defined as a violation of somebody’s human rights by another person or group of
people. The abuse can be a single act or it can be repeated, and abuse can be both intentional
and non-intentional (www.devon.gov.uk).
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Different forms of
abuse
Financial abuse Sexual abuse
Contents
Emotional & physical abuse ………………………………………………………………… Page 2
Sexual & financial abuse …………………………………………………………...……...... Page 3
Neglect & exploitation .................................................................................................... Page 4
Bullying & discrimination …………………………………………………………………….. Page 5
Self-harm & institutional abuse ……………………………………………………………... Page 6
Domestic abuse ………………………………………………………………………………. Page 7
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