Question

describe the signs of following types of abuse

psychogical abuse

physical neglect

financial abuse

sexual abuse

physical abuse

Answer 1

Psychological abuse

It is also called emotional abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another person to behaviour that may result in psychological trauma including anxiety, depression and stress .It involves a person's attempts tofrighten,control or isolate you.

Examples-verbal aggression, threat, insult, Harrassement.

Signs of psychological abuse

Depression

Alcoholism

Sleeplessness

Head ache

Fatigue

Difficulty to concentrate in one subject

Anxiety, panic attacks.

Weight loss or gain

Uncooperative and aggressive behavior

Low self esteem.

PHYSICAL NEGLECT

It is defined as negligent treatment or the maltreatment of child by a person responsible for the child's welfare, including both acts or omission of care.

Example -Failure to thrive, severe dehydration

Ongoing and untreated illnesses and exposure to harm due to being unsupervised are all examples of the consequences of physical neglect.

Signs of physical neglect

Poor appearance and hygeine

Change in behavior becoming clingy.

Poor growth or weight gain or being overweight

Lack of clothing or supplies to meet physical needs.

Taking money or food without permission.

Hiding food for later.

Poor record of school attendance.

FINANCIAL ABUSE

Financial abuse is a form of family violence .It can include withholding money, controlling all the household spending or refusing to include in financial decisions.

Examples-A family member repeatedly pressures a parent for money or borrows money but never repays it.

A family member who sells a patents house or other property and then uses the money for their own benefit.

Signs of a financially abusive person

*Restricts to use bank accounts,credit card or cash.

*Makes you ask permission to spend your own money.

*restrictin in using mobile, internet, and transport and it prevent you from working or studying.

SEXUAL ABUSE

It also referred to as molestation. It is a sexual behavior or a sexual act forced upon a woman, man or child without their consent. Most victim of sexual violence are women. Sexual abuse includes abuse of a woman, man or child by a man woman or child.

Example -Rape (attempted rape, Gang rape, serial rape)

Incest -sexual abuse at the hands of a family member.

Signs of sexual abuse include

Bruises, scars, chafing, bite marks in the genital area.

Discharge or bleeding from the vagina.

Rectal or genital bleeding

Anal tears or dilation

Symptoms of sexually transmitted disease

Some times abnormal bleeding will occur.

PHYSICAL ABUSE

It is an intentional act causing injury or trauma to another person or animal by way of bodily contact. In most cases children are the victims of physical abuse.

Examples -Scratching, punching, biting, strangling,choking or kicking.

Signs of physical abuse

Multiple bruising

Fractures

Burns

Bedsores

Fear

Depression

Unexplained weight loss

Assault.