Safeguarding training

Examples

Shaking/grabbing Slapping/ hitting/ punching Pushing/pinching/ poking Biting Incorrect dose of medication Inappropriate food/ drink Restraint Inadequate personal care Poor manual handling

Signs

Marks – cuts/ burns/ bruises/scratches /pressure sores Hiding/ covering up their body Difficulty seeing the person alone History of unexplained falls/ injuries Weight loss/ gain Repeated visits to GP / A & E when there is no obvious explanation Change in behaviour (withdrawn, depressed, clingy, hyper) Low self worth/ self esteem

Examples

Penetration / Indecent exposure / Inappropriate touch / Inappropriate personal space / Inappropriate behaviour (body language) / Inappropriate language / Inappropriate dress / Exposure to pornographic material

Signs

Marks – cuts/ bruises/ scratches Pain or itching in genital area Hiding/ covering up body Torn clothing Staining Frequent UTI’s Sore to sit/ walk Change in behaviour )withdrawn, depressed, clingy, hyper Touching own body / mirroring Pregnancy

Examples

Emotional or verbal abuse / Threats of harm or abandonment / Shouting / Bullying / Blaming / Domineering Making fun / humiliating / Ignoring / Cyber bullying

Signs

Weight loss/ gain / Difficulty seeing the person alone / Change in behaviour (withdrawn, depressed, clingy, hyper) / Low self worth/ self esteem

Examples

Lack of social stimulation / Inappropriate food / drink / Lack of medical attention, medicines and/ or medical aids / Services not being provided as agreed the withholding of the necessities of life, such as medication, adequate nutrition and heating.

Signs

Unsafe/ unhygienic living environment Deterioration in appearance/ personal hygiene Weight loss/ gain Pressure sores Change in behaviour (withdrawn, depressed, clingy, hyper) Low self worth/ self esteem

Examples

A refusal or inability to cater for basic needs, including personal hygiene and appropriate clothing. Neglecting to seek assistance for medical issues. Not attending to living conditions – letting rubbish accumulate in the garden, or dirt to accumulate in the house

Signs

Very poor personal hygiene Unkempt appearance Malnutrition and/or dehydration Living in squalid or unsanitary conditions Neglecting household maintenance Hoarding Collecting a large number of animals in inappropriate conditions Non-compliance with health or care services Inability or unwillingness to take medication or treat illness or injury

Examples

Any of the below by a household member: Intimidation or stalking domination Bullying and gas lighting Any other type of abuse Exerting control over financial resources Forbidding education or employment to a family member so called ‘honour’ based violence

Signs

Withdrawal from social contact Difficulty seeing the person alone Depression Mood Swings Sleep disturbances Self-harming Fearfulness and anxiety Lack of self esteem or self worth

Examples

Stealing money Taking possessions Denying access to money or possessions Restricting food Poor services/ care i.e. personal care Scamming Door to door tradesmen Postal scams

Signs

Unsafe/ unhygienic living environment Lack of money for basic necessities Unpaid bills Deterioration in appearance/ hygiene Frugalness High volumes of post Excessive cheques being written

Examples

Abusive practice within organisations by staff or volunteers due to factors such as poor management, resources, or training. These practices may lead to a lack of dignity, choice, respect, nutritional needs, personal care needs, social stimulation or poor manual handling. ‘conveyor – belt care’ - a lack of person-centred working.

Signs

Any of the above Complaints Poor inspection reports Rigid routines Apathetic staff Lack of communication

Examples

Discriminatory and oppressive attitudes from others Treating a person negatively because of any of the 9 protected characteristics: Age, Disability, Gender reassignment, Marriage and civil partnership, Pregnancy & maternity, Race, Religion/belief, Sex and Sexual orientation (Equalities Act 2010) Hate crime

Signs

Tendency to withdrawal and isolation Fearfulness and anxiety Being refused access to services or being excluded inappropriately Loss of self-esteem Resistance or refusal to access services that are required to meet need Expressions of anger or frustration

Examples

Debt bondage / Human trafficking / Child slavery / Forced and early marriage / Commercial sexual exploitation / Forced labour / Domestic servitude

Signs

Signs of physical or emotional abuse / Appearing to be malnourished, unkempt or withdrawn / Isolation from the community, seeming under the control or influence of others / Living in dirty, cramped or overcrowded accommodation and or living and working at the same address / Lack of personal effects or identification documents / Always wearing the same clothes / Avoidance of eye contact, appearing frightened or hesitant to talk to strangers