The following is a list of the types of abuse and neglect that can occur. It also details the possible indicators\/signs to be aware of.<\/p>\n
Including assault, hitting, slapping, pushing, misuse of medication, restraint or inappropriate physical sanctions.<\/p>\n
Possible indicators of physical abuse:<\/p>\n
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Including psychological, physical, sexual, financial, emotional abuse; so called \u2018honour\u2019 based violence.<\/p>\n
Possible indicators of domestic abuse:<\/p>\n
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Including rape, indecent exposure, sexual harassment, inappropriate looking or touching, sexual teasing or innuendo, sexual photography, subjection to pornography or witnessing sexual acts, indecent exposure and sexual assault or sexual acts to which the adult has not consented or was pressured into consenting.<\/p>\n
Possible indicators of sexual abuse:<\/p>\n
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Including emotional abuse, threats of harm or abandonment, deprivation of contact, humiliation, blaming, controlling, intimidation, coercion, harassment, verbal abuse, cyber bullying, isolation or unreasonable and unjustified withdrawal of services or supportive networks.<\/p>\n
Possible indicators of psychological or emotional abuse:<\/p>\n
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Including theft, fraud, internet scamming, coercion in relation to an adult\u2019s financial affairs or arrangements, including in connection with wills, property, inheritance or financial transactions, or the misuse or misappropriation of property, possessions or benefits.<\/p>\n
Possible indicators of financial or material abuse:<\/p>\n
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Encompasses slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and domestic servitude. Traffickers and slave masters use whatever means they have at their disposal to coerce, deceive and force individuals into a life of abuse, servitude and inhumane treatment.<\/p>\n
Possible indicators of modern slavery:<\/p>\n
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Including forms of harassment, slurs or similar treatment; because of race, gender and gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.<\/p>\n
Possible indicators of discriminatory abuse:<\/p>\n
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Including neglect and poor care practice within an institution or specific care setting such as a hospital or care home, for example, or in relation to care provided in one\u2019s own home. This may range from one off incidents to on-going ill-treatment. It can be through neglect or poor professional practice as a result of the structure, policies, processes and practices within an organization.<\/p>\n
Possible indicators of organisational or institutional abuse:<\/p>\n
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