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Unit 7 LO2 Understand factors which may lead to abusive situations -…
Unit 7
LO2
Understand factors which may lead to abusive situations
Dementia
social isolation
lack of understanding
lack of mental capacity
communication difficulties/barriers
easy target
vulnerable
Lacking mental capacity
Limited cognitive understanding so could be taken advantage of / may not recognise abuse
Limited cognitive understanding - medication could dull senses
Could be viewed as a ‘safe victim’/easy target
Limited opportunities for developing knowledge of sexual and personal relationships
Being isolated; limited social skills so could be taken advantage of
Complete dependency for needs
May not be able to tell others about their experiences or have others make unjust decisions for them.
Others making decisions for them ( may not be in the person’s best interests)
Communication difficulties
Looked after children
neglect
scared of new environment
lack communication skills to speak out/ trust of carers
lack of support from parents/guardians
lack of time/resources to properly safeguard them ( by staff)
Social isolation
This means that a person is has limited connections within society who can offer social support and prevent loneliness.
There are a number of reasons why a person may become socially isolated including mental health conditions, issues relating to older age such as mobility issues and dementia. Social isolation can also occur as a result of physical and learning difficulties.
They may also be targeted by abusers because they are vulnerable as the abuse will know that they don’t have lots of support.
Sensory impairment
Dependency on others to meet their sensory needs
May be less likely to be able/willing to report abuse
Putting food and drink out of reach – psychological abuse
Take advantage of due to not seeing actions (e.g. financial abuse)
Not able to ‘read’ signs, e.g. facial expression and body language of potential abuser
Could be seen as vulnerable/ easy target
Hard to differentiate between people known and strangers
Not hearing/seeing
Could be verbally abused – hearing loss
Relationships where there is an imbalance of power
In some relationships (these can be between people or the individual and service provider) the balance of power is unequal meaning that one person has more power/control than the other.
If the caregiver if not given support this may lead to difficulties in meeting needs and frustrations which may lead to abuse.
The power and control one person holds over the other is not just physical it can be financial and emotional.
Carers/teacher have power over the people they are responsible for and this may then be abused. Often a person in this situation is too scared to access help and therefore is unable to escape the situation
Homeless
Lack of access to support/protection services
No fixed location – difficult to track
Reasons for being homeless e.g. abuse in the past
Self fulfilling prophecy
Lack of affordable housing
Limited support services/funding
Risk of harm from others, e.g. especially at night
Physical disabilities
Cannot defend themselves ( physically weaker)
Cannot raise concerns
May feel helpless
May not be able to easily access information on rights/ help available/ how to complain
Scared of worsening condition
restricted mobility