Question

Explain factors that may contribute to an individual being more vulnerable to abuse or harm.​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Risk factors for abuse

Lack of mental capacity.

Increasing age.

Being physically dependent on others.

Low self-esteem.

Previous history of abuse.

Negative experiences of disclosing abuse.

Social isolation.

Lack of access to health and social services or high-quality information.

Answer 2

There can be signs of abuse such as:
- Bruises and injuries
- Wearing long sleeves and long pants to hide injuries
- Protective of themselves, dislike being touched and even being close.
- Raising their arms up or being in a protective manner when someone raises their arm or comes close
- Show negative coping methods such as abuse towards others or substance abuse
- Dreads or hates to go to certain places that abuse may take place (school, home, workplace, etc.)