Keeping yourself and others safe

Other forms of abuse

Abuse is a violation of someone's human and civil rights by another person or group of people.

The person causing harm may be known to the person suffering abuse. They could be a friend, a relative or a neighbour. They may be in a position of trust and power. They may be a professional in healthcare, social care or education.

Abuse can happen anywhere, including at home or in public places. It can be a single incident or repeated acts of abuse and neglect.

Other forms of abuse

• Physical restraint, over medication, hitting or threatening to hurt someone
• Financial Pressure to change a will, share PIN number, taking or borrowing possessions without the owner’s consent, over charging, pressure selling
• Psychological name calling, discrimination, threats, humiliation, not listening to a person's wishes
• Sexual touching, marriage or sexual acts without a person’s consent, professionals involved in intimate relationships with their clients
• Organisation abuse including neglect or poor care within an institution or specific care setting
• Modern slavery encompasses slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and domestic servitude