Types of abuse

This section considers the different types and patterns of abuse and neglect and the different circumstances in which they may take place. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list but an illustrative guide of behaviour which could give rise to a safeguarding concern.  

Discriminatory

Domestic violence

Financial (or Material abuse)

Modern slavery

Neglect and failure to act

Organisational abuse

Physical

Psychological and emotional

Self-neglect

Sexual