Safeguarding adults

P3- suggest and explain any factors which may lead to abusive situations
There are several factors which may lead to abusive sit suitors. There are certain groups of people who are most at risk and these people appear to be vulnerable adults. People may have low self esteem and may accept bad things that happen to them. Their illness, condition or age can be factors. Adults become dependant on their abusers after a long period of time. Physical signs is an indicator of abuse. People who are bruised, may have broken bones,poor hygiene, personal hygiene, weight fluctuation, they also may turn to alcohol and become dependant on it and then they may get aggressive,burn marks on the body, unexplained injuries, gynaecological bone problems,signs of restraint due to being abused, physical signs are the easiest signs to notice as they are usually able to see, if an individual has any of these signs it's important to talk and ask them to understand what has been going on, especially elderly people as they are more at risk as their bones are weaker and adults and elderly people bruise much more easier than a younger person would but people may also have emotional changes and they may be too scared to tell another person as they may be depressed, have distraught feelings, they may feel isolated and have a very low-self esteem, unpredictable feelings, they may be very fearful and anxious. It can also be clear if an individual is nervous around you as this shows they have been in abusive situations and may be too scared to speak up as the may feel that they are going to get abused again. Adults are vulnerable especially if they have communication difficulties as they may not be able to speak up or say what has happened so the abuser is therefore taking full advantage of the individual. Residential care has potential for abuse of various levels. Individuals would also feel upset, withdrawn and may be very cautious around others as they are unaware of what may happen next. They