Title: (Sensitive) Identify the signs of abuse, exploitation, and neglect in clients.
Course: Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-36) > Section: Exploring the Strengths and Needs of a Diverse Population

Identification should include

- recognizing the types and signs of abuse, exploitation, and neglect
- distinguishing among abuse, exploitation, and neglect
- determining the situations that may cause abuse, exploitation, and neglect
- understanding the needs of clients of different age groups
- identifying the agencies to which abuse, exploitation, and neglect cases are reported
- identifying how and when to file reports.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the symptoms that a person could be suffering from abuse or neglect?
- What are the types of abuse and neglect?
- What are the short- and long-term effects of (physical, emotional, intellectual, and/or social) abuse and neglect?

Communication

- What should be done if one suspects a person is being abused or neglected?
- What are the local and/or national agencies that should be contacted in cases of suspected abuse or neglect?
- How should a professional communicate with an abuse and/or neglect victim to provide the appropriate services?

Leadership

- What are the roles of family members and of health professionals in abuse and neglect programs?
- How does one know if he/she is effectively informing the community about resources available to abuse victims and their families?
- How can a community reduce the number of cases of neglect and abuse?

Management

- What local resources are available to victims of abuse and neglect?
- How can stress-management techniques be helpful in preventing abuse?
- What steps are required to make sure abuse and neglect victims are not overlooked?