4, 000 Words (excluded Introduction And References). Use Havard Referencing System.
level 5 15 Credits-due on the 27th of July
to achieve the unit, you are required to complete all the tasks. You must ensure that you achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards which are stated in all the assessment criteria for this unit. You must clearly indicate each assessment criteria you have answered1 Understand the factors that contribute to the incidence of abuse and harm to self and others
different types of abuse: physical, emotional, sexual, neglect, financial
different types of self-harm: self-inflicted wounds, drugs and alcohol
signs of abuse and self-harm: inappropriate bruising, burns, scalding, malnourishment, low self-esteem, emotional withdrawal, neglect, other risk factors
individuals vulnerable to abuse: children, young people, people with learning disabilities, people with mental health issues, elderly people, people with dementia Individual factors: self-esteem, identity, gender, previous abuse, relationships, drug and alcohol abuse, type of family background, mental health issues, psychological basis of abuse
contexts and relationships where abuse may occur: home, community, residential care, institutional care, relationships involving power, caring relationships, within the family, domestic violence
social factors: health, housing, education, poverty, social exclusion and disadvantage, networks of support
cultural factors: ethnicity, discrimination, religion
2 Understand current legislation, policy and professional involvement regarding abuse in health and social care contexts
legislation and policy initiatives: national, regional and local policies; professional standards and guidance as appropriate; individual rights; Fraser guidelines
range of professionals: range of professionals from health and social care including social workers, social service staff, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (nspcc), health professionals
3 Understand working practice and strategies used to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts
working practices: written and oral communication, use of Ict in sharing information between professionals, anti-oppressive practice, anti-discriminatory practice, thresholds, risk factors, risk predictions, framework of assessment, identifying children in need
strategies: working in partnership with users of health and social care services, between professionals and within organisations, decision-making processes and forums, safeguarding children boards, the ‘at risk’ register, area child protection committee, organisational policies and training Bethnal Green, London
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