20/05/13 HSC024
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
1.1 + 1.2
Physical abuse can be defined as an act of another party involving contact intended
To cause feelings of pain or injuries this can be done by punching, kicking, biting,
Slapping, head butting. Physical abuse can also be caused by mistreatment or not
Been given the correct level of care and support.
The signs and symptoms that are associated with physical abuse are marks that may be in unusual places as well as bruises these may be covered up in an attempt to hide what is going on there could also be bite marks scars and broken bones
Sexual abuse can be defined as an unwanted sexual act that has been forced on a
Person or the threat of it
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Learning difficulties – someone with learning difficulties could be subject to abuse
Because people may not understand the problems that they have and may think that
The person is just being rude for example somebody who is autistic there behaviour
Could be mistaken this way if you were unaware of the condition which could lead
To them being shouted at and that could make the behaviour worse in the long term
2.1
If there were suspicions that someone was being abused I would follow the companies
Safeguarding procedures to make sure the person in question was taken out of harms way then you may need to contact outside organizations that may need to be involved such as social services the police or key workers that work with the individual. So
That they are aware of your suspicions and it is on file if anything else comes to light at a later stage.
2.2
If there was a direct allegation that someone had been abused the actions you would have to take would be firstly make sure they are safe and not in any immediate danger
You would need to stay calm in this situation even if what they are they are telling you was upsetting.
Then you would need to reassure them that you are taking what they are telling you
Seriously comfort them so that they feel safe and will talk to you openly and that you are not there to judge them or accuse them of lying.
You would then need to make sure you report the
The meaning of physical abuse is when one person is being physical to the intended victim that leads to “bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment” (Duggleby, 2014, pg. 385).
Approach them with a calm nature but with authority. Ask each child to explain what happened. To let them know that you are treating each one fairly by giving both of them a chance to explain what happened.
Sexual Abuse is when someone is making you do sexual things and actions which might make you sad, angry or frightened. This includes things such as; being touched when you do not want to be, being made to touch other people in ways you do not want to, undressing or having sexual intercourse with someone when you do not want to, or being made to watch or say sexual things when you do not want to. Sexual abuse is not always between strangers, and can be between husband and wife, or two members of the family. An example of this is if a boyfriend was to touch their girlfriend inappropriately and they did not want them to, or maybe the girlfriend’s
Do not clean up location of suspected abuse as this may disturb evidence. If appropriate and depending on nature of abuse, keep documentation safe e.g. bank statements if financial abuse suspected.
if the alleged abuse is of a criminal matter (e.g. assault, rape), then the police will need to be called. If there is any doubt, then you should refer to the policies and procedures or (again) speak to your supervisor or any other senior member of staff
Sexual abuse usually refers to any sexual activity that is unwanted and is inflicted by physical force or other methods of coercion such as threats or intimidation.
Using (Koss and Achilles (2008) definition of sexual abuse/rape as an unwanted act of oral, vaginal, or anal penetration committed through the use of force, threat of force, or when incapacitated, ( James and Gilliland, 2017, p. 242).
According to the DOJ, sexual assault is any type of sexual contact that happens without consent. That could be forced sexual intercourse,
Sexual abuse is a major crime with long - term consequences. Sexual assault can be defined as any type of sexual behavior or contact that occurs without the consent of the recipient of unwanted sexual activity. Sexual activities such as forced sexual intercourse, child molestation, incest and attempted rape define sexual assault.
Sexual abuse includes any sexual act in which one person has not agreed to it. A woman can be
Sexual abuse takes the form of coercion in to sexual contact without your consent and this is a criminal act. Marital rape and any attacks made on sex organs are also considered as abusive tendencies. You should not allow yourself to be treated in a manner that demeans your sexual standing and a note should be made to the
Abuse is mistreating which is experienced by adults. This may include violating a person’s civil rights as well as their person’s human. Any abuse may be different from each other and this includes treating somebody in a bad way by either physically harming them or psychological harming them. There are many types of abuse which may be experienced by adults. These include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, neglect or acts of omission, exploitation/financial, discriminatory, institutional, bullying, self-harm and domestic violence or abuse.
Sexual assault is any sexual activity where the victim and the villain are not in agreement. It is a non consensual act that involves coercion. A person who is sexually assaulted is tricked or forced into the act to satisfy the sexual desires of the perpetrator. It is considered a crime and it is entrenched in the laws of different states. Legally, sexual assault is encompasses all the forced activities that relate to sexual abuse. In many states, the legal definitions vary. Some consider it as any forced sexual intercourse while others include indecent assault. Some of the common acts that are defined under sexual abuse are; rape which is the coerced penetration into the vagina, anus or oral sex, incest which is the sexual abuse by a close relative, indecent assault which involves any acts that defy decency such as touching another person inappropriately and in some cases domestic violence is incorporated. Sexual harassment can be experienced by any member of the society who includes men, women, children, and the elderly.
Sexual abuse is the inappropriate sexual conduct on a child for the sexual predators’ own pleasure and personal gratification.
Child abuse is not just clouting a child, there are several types of child abuse. Sexual abuse is when another person forces another to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat. (Dictionary Definitions. 14 May, 2014. http://dictionary.reference.com/ ). Sexual abuse can happen between adults, as well as a child and an adult. When a child is sexually abused, the way the child acts out differs from other types of abuse. If abused at a young age, the kid will grow up not knowing boundaries such as what’s appropriate. The adolescence will inappropriately touch themselves, and or others, as well as wet themselves. Being sexually abused as a child can lead to premature intercourse without protection.