1. Online orientation
Abuse & Neglect

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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