Unit 7: Safeguarding
LO1: Understand types and signs of abuse
Is abuse happening?
Activity 1
Abuse may occur at home, in a residential setting, at a hospital, in a public place and over
the internet. Identifying when abuse is happening is crucial for safe and effective care.
Below is a case scenario. Read through this and indicate whether abuse is happening and if
so the reasons why you think so. Include the types of abuse that you think may be
happening.
Case Scenario
1. Shelley was diagnosed with depression when she left school. Her best friend at work,
Lisa, is constantly teasing her about always looking miserable.
Is abuse happening?
Why?
LO1: Understand types and signs of abuse
Is abuse happening?
Activity 1
Abuse may occur at home, in a residential setting, at a hospital, in a public place and over
the internet. Identifying when abuse is happening is crucial for safe and effective care.
Below is a case scenario. Read through this and indicate whether abuse is happening and if
so the reasons why you think so. Include the types of abuse that you think may be
happening.
Case Scenario
1. Shelley was diagnosed with depression when she left school. Her best friend at work,
Lisa, is constantly teasing her about always looking miserable.
Is abuse happening?
Why?
