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Types of abuse

1. Introduction

2. Children

2.1. Physical abuse

2.2. Sexual abuse

2.3. Neglect

2.4. Emotional abuse

2.5. Domestic abuse

2.6. Bullying and cyber-bullying

 

3. Adults

3.1. Physical abuse

3.2. Sexual abuse

3.3. Psychological abuse

3.4. Financial/material abuse

3.5. Modern slavery

3.6. Discriminatory abuse

3.7. Domestic abuse

3.8. Organisational or Institutional Abuse

3.9. Neglect and acts of omission

3.10. Self-neglect

4. Additional vulnerabilities

4.1. Additional Signs and Symptoms of Abuse

5. Additional Specialist Guidance

5.1. Complex abuse

5.2. Honour based violence or abuse 6

5.3. Forced marriage

5.4. Female genital mutilation

5.5. Spiritual abuse 9