Online orientation Abuse & Neglect

Definition of Abuse Includes assault, sexual abuse, and the with holding of care, food and medicine Can be physical or emotional or both Exploitation Witholding life neccessities

Domestic Abuse A domestic abuse victim is an adult who has been sexually, physically, or emotionally abused by his/her intimate partner or former intimate partner

Signs of Domestic Abuse Physical indicators of abuse are (but not limited to): Injuries not properly cared for Injuries incompatible with explanation of how incurred Bruises, welts, discoloration Presence of old and new bruises at the same time Burns Cuts, lacerations and puncture wounds

What is Elder Abuse/ Neglect Elder abuse is defined as causing any physical, mental or sexual injury to an eligible adult, including exploitation of such adult’s financial resources Neglect is defined as another individual’s failure to provide an eligible adult with or withholding from an eligible adult, the necessities of life, including but not limited to food, clothing, shelter and medical care

Signs of Elder Abuse/Neglect Some physical indicators of abuse are: Doctor shopping or hopping Patient brought in by someone other than the caregiver Injuries not properly cared for Injuries incompatible with explanation/medical history Poor skin hygiene Cuts, lacerations and puncture wounds

Categories of Elder Abuse/ Neglect Physical Abuse Psychological abuse Financial Abuse Theft or conversion of money Violation of Human Rights Denial of rights guaranteed to all citizens Negligence Breach of duty or carelessness

Signs of Child Abuse Injuries that are inconsistent with history History of frequent injuries Child does not want to go to parent

Your Responsibility When a nurse of physician have reasonable cause to suspect a child or elder may be abused or neglected, they will make a report to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Students should report findings to the nurse immediately