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Module 6 - Abuse Key Terms

Chapter 21 - Abuse Awareness Terms: Sexual Harassment, Agism, Marginalized, Emotional/Psychological Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Financial Abuse, Neglect, Abuse _______________! ! ! ! _______________! _______________! ! ! ! _______________! ! ! ! _______________! ! ! ! _______________! ! ! ! _______________! ! ! ! _______________! _______________! Physical or mental harm caused by someone in a position of trust - such as a family member, partner or caregiver Feelings of intolerance or prejudice toward a person or group because of age

KT 6

Failure to meet the basic needs of a dependent person, typically children, people with disabilities or older adults. Words or actions that cause mental harm by attacking a persons self-esteem. (i.e. insulting, humiliating, calling a person stupid) ! The misuse of a persons money or property, usually for the abusers gain. (i.e. stealing, forging signatures, selling possessions without permission) Force or violence that causes pain, injury and sometimes death. (i.e. hitting, pushing, biting, kicking, throwing objects, etc.)! Unwanted sexual activity, including sexual harassment. (i.e. Rape, attempted rape, unwanted touching, exposure, etc.) Prevented from having any power or control over ones life or health care. Any conduct, comment, gesture, threat or suggestion that is sexual in nature.

Stages of the Abuse Cycle ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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Abuser becomes increasingly angry and aggressive! !

3. ! ! ! ! ! ______________________________ ! Abuser apologizes and promises to! change. Period of relative calm. !!

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Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional or ! nancial or neglect

Note: Denitions derived from Mosbys Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker (3rd Ed)

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