Abuse can happen…
Anywhere…
By anyone…
At any time.
Any abuse that takes place is wrong and has consequences for those involved. It can change the victim’s life and prevent them from being able to live as they wish.
Anyone can be an abuser.
They are often someone who is known and trusted by the victim.
The nature, scope and seriousness of harm and abuse is associated with numerous factors.
The outcome of abuse will vary depending upon the type of abuse that has been perpetrated.
“Perpetrate” means to carry out or commit an act.
Harm will always produce a negative result in an individual showing as one or more characteristics like mood swings, loss of appetite, fear, becoming withdrawn. Abuse can change a victim’s life and prevent them from being able to live as they wish.
These are some of the things to consider about the nature and scope of harm and abuse:
- Has a crime been committed? Do you need to involve the police?
- Are others at risk or being harmed, intimidated, threatened?
- What impact is the abuse having on the person’s wellbeing?
- Is the abuse a result of poor management and organisational procedures?
- Is the abuse a result of staff stress, poor training/knowledge, overworked?
- How vulnerable is the adult at risk? (Frail, distressed, isolated)
- Is the abuse planned, unintentional, opportunistic, a reaction to a situation?
- Is the abuse likely to happen again?
These are some examples of scenarios you might come across in your role where abuse is taking place or suspected and needs investigation:
An individual neglects themselves and their home becomes unsafe and inadequate
Denying an individual their medication
Forcing an individual to eat quicker than they can physically manage
Intimidating an individual into making decisions
An individual who cannot eat unassisted is always hungry, has lost weight and is too thin
An individual is unusually quiet and refuses to engage in conversation or personal care
An individual with mental capacity is not allowed to make choices and take risks
An individual is confused about money missing from their bank account
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Class Sessions
1- 1. Explain the term “safeguarding adults”
2- 2. Explain your own role and responsibilities in safeguarding individuals
3- 3. List the main types of abuse
4- 4. Describe what constitutes harm
5- 5. Explain why an individual may be vulnerable to harm or abuse
6- 6. Describe what constitutes restrictive practices
7- 7. List the possible indicators of abuse
8- 8. Describe the nature and scope of harm and abuse of adults at risk
9- 9. List a range of factors which have featured in adult abuse and neglect
10- 10. Demonstrate the importance of ensuring individuals are treated with dignity and respect
11- 11. Describe where to get information and advice about your role and responsibilities
12- 12. Describe how care environments can promote or undermine people’s dignity and rights
13- 13. Explain the importance of individualised, person-centred care
14- 14. Explain how to apply the basic principles of helping people to keep themselves safe
15- 15. Explain the local arrangements for implementation of multi-agency Safeguarding Boards
16- 16. List ways in which the likelihood of abuse can be reduced by managing risk
17- 17. Explain how a clear complaints procedure can reduce the likelihood of abuse
18- 18. Explain what to do if abuse of an adult is suspected, including how to raise concerns
19- 19. List relevant legislation, local and national policies and procedures
20- 20. Explain the importance of sharing information with the relevant agencies
21- 21. Describe the actions to take if you experience barriers in alerting or referring