Social Care and Health

Objectives

It is extremely difficult to recognise adult abuse for many different reasons; for example the victim may be protecting the abuser or s/he be too frightened to speak out. Therefore, it is important for a worker to learn about the signs and symptoms of abuse so that they are aware of possible changes in behaviour and situations. The course will cover:

• Who can be a victim
• Who abuses
• Where abuse happens
• Why abuse happens
• Indicators of abuse
• Checklists and protocols
• Monitoring and recording
• Reporting to the appropriate agency/team

Participation

A variety of training methods will be used. Participants will be expected to engage in exercises undertaken either individually or in groups (large and small).

PLEASE NOTE - This is a very practice-based course so participants will be expected to engage in group discussion and practical exercises (to be carried out in pairs and small groups). Abuse is a very emotional issue and some participants may find the subject matter difficult. Ground rules will be set to help participants feel safe.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course participants

• Under the theories underpinning adult abuse, i.e., where, why and how it happens
• Have increased their knowledge about the signs and symptoms of abuse and the long-term effects of abuse
• Feel more confident about identifying abuse
• Know the appropriate procedure for reporting suspected abuse
• Be clear about their role in working with adult abuse in the short term and long term

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