Victims Of Physical Abuse

a) Physical abuse. Vulnerable adults and children can be victims of physical abuse and which can come from the professional staff like care workers, volunteers, family members or friends. Physical abuse can come in the form of hitting, slapping, pushing, kicking, misuse of medication, inappropriate sanctions, restraining and so on. The physical signs to watch for will include bruising, scratches, marks, black eyes, blood on clothes and so on. The symptoms can involve emotional signs which can include change in behaviour, loss/gain of appetite, sleeplessness, depression, fear of making decisions, withdrawal, tearful, and jumpy/on edge or loss of weight and so on.
b) Sexual abuse. This is when the victim is forced to do something sexual against