Safeguarding Adults and Promoting Independence

There are many types of abuse that are been faced
by adult’s. Some of them area as follows:
Domestic violence
When one or both the partners are in a relationship
such as marriage, family, dating etc. then the abusive
behaviour by one or both can be defined as domestic
abuse. However, it cannot happen accidentally and is done
intentionally.
Bullying
In this, the more powerful person takes advantage of the
person who is in less power in comparison with that
person. It can take place in office, school, colleges and
many other places.
Physical abuse
To another person an injury or trauma can be caused from
this act. In case of domestic violence, the adults can be
victims of such abuse.
Sexual abuse
Both physical and non-physical component is included in
sexual abuse. The rapes or other forced sexual acts are
involved in it. Against women, this type of abuse is often
perpetrated and can be used against men (Mallers, Claver
and Lares, 2013).
Emotional abuse
In this, another person is hurt mentally. The yelling,
threats, shaming etc. are included in this.
 There are various indicators of abuse such as cuts,
scars, malnutrition, poor hygiene, breaks, burns,
fractures etc.
 Due to domestic violence that is being faced there
may be cuts, fractures, unexplained injuries etc.
 The people who have faced sexual abuse may face
the sudden or irrational changes in behaviour.
 They might have mood swings, low-self-esteem,
threat of certain people etc.
The forms of abuse experienced by the adults
Indicators of abuse
Safeguarding Adults and Promoting
Independence