Understanding Abuse and Neglect

"Understanding Abuse and Neglect"

by Michael S. True, M.Ed

This overview of Abuse and Neglect has been created for program administrators and individuals seeking a basic knowledge of these issues. Content emphasizes the serious nature of abuse and neglect. This easy-to-digest text helps care providers understand what abuse and neglect looks like, common causes, and provides insight on proactive steps to reduce the risk of incidents.

This read-along training can be presented in a group setting or given privately to an individual needing to enhance current knowledge and skills. Packet kits include questions for discussion, a pre and post test, and test key.

Topic Headings Include: Introduction; The Basics of Abuse and Neglect; Types of Abuse; Indicators of Abuse; Preventing Abuse and Neglect; Reporting Abuse; Managing Difficult Behaviors; and Practicing Good Ethical Principals.

This packet also includes a blank supplementary materials list which can be used to document the attachment or inclusion of additional in-service information regarding reporting abuse, Policies and Procedures, and related forms, etc. Packet files now include a Spanish Translation!

Sample Text:

Objectives:

At the end of this unit participants will be able to:

1.Understand and discuss the purpose for protecting consumer rights

2. Understand and follow specific guidelines regarding the treatment of consumers within their care.

3. Understand the legal obligations concerning reporting incidents of neglect or abuse.

4. Be able to list the basic types of Abuse and Neglect

5. Understand the need for a basic code of conduct between consumers and care providers

6. Know when to seek assistance and proactive steps to take, (when they become involved in “high risk” situations).

7. Know their responsibility and become familiar with documentation associated with incidents of abuse or neglect

"In this training packet we will take a close look at specific conditions or types of abuses and neglect. In most cases persons involved in causing abuse or those who are directly responsible for neglect can and will have criminal charges brought against them. Abuse and neglect are considered a serious crime everywhere. Because the weak and vulnerable are the victims, this type of crime may result in judicial punishment that is even harsher than that given for assault or robbery, for instance. Conviction of abuse or neglect can also result in a loss of professional licenses and restrictions in future employment.

Abuse is the mistreatment or neglect of a child, an elderly person, or an adult with physical or developmental disabilities or mental illness. Abuse usually involves someone who cannot defend him or herself from physical or psychological harm or has no knowledge of how their own resources are being a misused. Abuse can occur in many forms.

Neglect, on the other hand, usually results from inactivity or the removal of conditions of care. Again, neglect focuses on individuals who are unable to do for themselves or request assistance in taking care of basic daily needs. Allowing a person to refuse medical treatment or to stop providing for his or her own care and well-being, may also be considered neglectful."

Pre and Post Test (sample questions)

True/False - write T or F in blank space

_____1.Sexual abuse includes rape, molestation or any sexual contact with a client.

_____2.A direct care worker cannot have legal actions taken against them if they are too afraid to talk about abuse they have seen and do not report it.

Test also includes Multiple Choice and Matching questions for a total of 15

The complete packet is 14 published pages of text, a two page competency test, (pre-post), and test key.

All text files are formatted in Microsoft Word and will be sent by way of email unless otherwise agreed upon. This training packet consists of 7 files and is currently priced at $119.95. These files are available for UNLIMITED** use in making your own packets in-house and can be used as often as you like within your program without further cost to you!

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