Less common types of abuse...
Indicators of abuse
Key terms Neglect/ acts of omission; Neglect is when an individual’s basic
self-harm
needs are not met. For example, if a social worker was busy that
Vulnerable adults; A vulnerable adult is an adult who is unable day and didn’t give the vulnerable adult breakfast that morning.
Indicators of abuse are…
to look after themselves so they need someone to help them. For This could be intentional or unintentional.
example, patients at a hospital, mentally ill people, disabled Exploitation/ financial; Exploitation/ financial abuse is when an
Disclosure; Disclosure is when someo
people, people who are addicted to drugs or teenagers who had individual is taken advantage of for their money. For example, if a
to you, usually because they trust you
their drink spiked. care worker in a residential home is looking after a vulnerable
abused may be the one to disclose th
adult and takes money out of their bag without their
may be someone who witnessed the
Abuse; Abuse is when an individual is treated with cruelty or permission, while they are sleeping in their bed.
a care home resident sees a care wor
violence. Also, when their human and civil rights are violated by Discriminatory; Discriminatory abuse is when an individual is
vulnerable adult they would disclose
someone else. treated differently due to their skin colour, gender, religion,
worker.
sexuality, culture, disability, health status or race. For example, if
Unexplained injuries; Unexplained in
a nurse doesn't feed a patient because she thinks they are
are non-accidental and done by some
Forms of abuse in adults overweight.
Institutional; Institutional abuse is abuse that happens in a care
purposely trying to harm an individua
vulnerable adult has bruises on the u
home, residential home, nursing home or hospital. For example,
the mouth. This would indicate being
Common types of abuse... if a care worker spoon feeds a vulnerable adult before they finish
Poor hygiene; Poor hygiene is when a
the food that is already in their mouth to hurry them up.
washed or appears dirty. For example
Physical; Physical abuse is any physical contact done with strong Bullying; Bullying is when an individual is intimidated or picked
is wearing dirty clothes which they ha
force and the intention to hurt the individual. For example, a on. For example, a new care home resident may be bullied by
for a couple days. This could be a sign
vulnerable adult is angry about having to move into a care residents who have been there longer, which would lead to
individual's carer, however, it could al
home because his wife can no longer take care of him. He is mental health problems.
depression.
aggressive and confused, he shows his anger by hitting anyone Self-harm; Self harm is when someone causes deliberate harm to
Changes in behaviour; Changes in be
that comes near with a stick. A new agency worker comes in themselves such as cutting, burning, taking drugs or neglecting
individual acts out of character, such
and does not know about him, as she bends down the vulnerable themselves. For example, if a vulnerable adult who is struggling
mood swings or suicidal thoughts. Fo
adult hits her across the back with the stick. The worker with depression cuts their wrists to distract themselves from the
vulnerable adult becomes more intro
instinctively hits him back. psychological pain they are experiencing.
care worker comes in the room.
Sexual; Sexual abuse is when an individual is forced to take part Domestic violence/abuse; Domestic violence/ abuse takes place
Financial difficulties; Financial difficu
in sexual acts without their consent. For example, if a vulnerable between family members or partners. For example, if an elderly
individual struggles with money relat
adult is touched inappropriately without consent, by a care woman's son takes control of her pension and gives her 'pocket
example, if a vulnerable adult withdra
worker who provides home care. money'. She eventually gets tired of being treated like this
bank account for no specific reason. T
Psychological; Psychological abuse is when an individual is and stands up for herself by telling him she's not giving him
they are giving the money to someon
abused emotionally. This includes name anymore money. The son gets angry and slaps her in the face,
Stress and related health problems;
calling, threats, insults, manipulation or ignoring them. For when they're at home.
under a lot of stress may experience
example, if a care worker ignored a vulnerable adult when they as panic attacks, headaches, breathin
asked to use the bathroom. This will lead the person to believe sleeping difficulties. For example, a vu
that they are not good enough and that nobody likes them. They who flinches when a voice is raised m
can start self-harming or commit suicide. psychological abuse.
Indicators of abuse
Key terms Neglect/ acts of omission; Neglect is when an individual’s basic
self-harm
needs are not met. For example, if a social worker was busy that
Vulnerable adults; A vulnerable adult is an adult who is unable day and didn’t give the vulnerable adult breakfast that morning.
Indicators of abuse are…
to look after themselves so they need someone to help them. For This could be intentional or unintentional.
example, patients at a hospital, mentally ill people, disabled Exploitation/ financial; Exploitation/ financial abuse is when an
Disclosure; Disclosure is when someo
people, people who are addicted to drugs or teenagers who had individual is taken advantage of for their money. For example, if a
to you, usually because they trust you
their drink spiked. care worker in a residential home is looking after a vulnerable
abused may be the one to disclose th
adult and takes money out of their bag without their
may be someone who witnessed the
Abuse; Abuse is when an individual is treated with cruelty or permission, while they are sleeping in their bed.
a care home resident sees a care wor
violence. Also, when their human and civil rights are violated by Discriminatory; Discriminatory abuse is when an individual is
vulnerable adult they would disclose
someone else. treated differently due to their skin colour, gender, religion,
worker.
sexuality, culture, disability, health status or race. For example, if
Unexplained injuries; Unexplained in
a nurse doesn't feed a patient because she thinks they are
are non-accidental and done by some
Forms of abuse in adults overweight.
Institutional; Institutional abuse is abuse that happens in a care
purposely trying to harm an individua
vulnerable adult has bruises on the u
home, residential home, nursing home or hospital. For example,
the mouth. This would indicate being
Common types of abuse... if a care worker spoon feeds a vulnerable adult before they finish
Poor hygiene; Poor hygiene is when a
the food that is already in their mouth to hurry them up.
washed or appears dirty. For example
Physical; Physical abuse is any physical contact done with strong Bullying; Bullying is when an individual is intimidated or picked
is wearing dirty clothes which they ha
force and the intention to hurt the individual. For example, a on. For example, a new care home resident may be bullied by
for a couple days. This could be a sign
vulnerable adult is angry about having to move into a care residents who have been there longer, which would lead to
individual's carer, however, it could al
home because his wife can no longer take care of him. He is mental health problems.
depression.
aggressive and confused, he shows his anger by hitting anyone Self-harm; Self harm is when someone causes deliberate harm to
Changes in behaviour; Changes in be
that comes near with a stick. A new agency worker comes in themselves such as cutting, burning, taking drugs or neglecting
individual acts out of character, such
and does not know about him, as she bends down the vulnerable themselves. For example, if a vulnerable adult who is struggling
mood swings or suicidal thoughts. Fo
adult hits her across the back with the stick. The worker with depression cuts their wrists to distract themselves from the
vulnerable adult becomes more intro
instinctively hits him back. psychological pain they are experiencing.
care worker comes in the room.
Sexual; Sexual abuse is when an individual is forced to take part Domestic violence/abuse; Domestic violence/ abuse takes place
Financial difficulties; Financial difficu
in sexual acts without their consent. For example, if a vulnerable between family members or partners. For example, if an elderly
individual struggles with money relat
adult is touched inappropriately without consent, by a care woman's son takes control of her pension and gives her 'pocket
example, if a vulnerable adult withdra
worker who provides home care. money'. She eventually gets tired of being treated like this
bank account for no specific reason. T
Psychological; Psychological abuse is when an individual is and stands up for herself by telling him she's not giving him
they are giving the money to someon
abused emotionally. This includes name anymore money. The son gets angry and slaps her in the face,
Stress and related health problems;
calling, threats, insults, manipulation or ignoring them. For when they're at home.
under a lot of stress may experience
example, if a care worker ignored a vulnerable adult when they as panic attacks, headaches, breathin
asked to use the bathroom. This will lead the person to believe sleeping difficulties. For example, a vu
that they are not good enough and that nobody likes them. They who flinches when a voice is raised m
can start self-harming or commit suicide. psychological abuse.
