Violation; rape; as, abuse of a female child.
Use of substance to such a degree that acquiring, using and the affects of its use interfere with a person's physical health, emotional & mental health as well as social responsibilities and economic security.
The willful or grossly negligent infliction of physical pain, injury or mental anguish, unreasonable confinement, or the willful or grossly negligent deprivation by the administrator or staff of an adult care home of services which are necessary to maintain mental and physical health.
When another person does something on purpose that causes you mental or physical harm or pain. Back to the Top
To treat in a way that causes mental and physical harm
An injury or pattern of injuries to a child that is non-accidental and the result of acts or omissions of a child's caretaker. Types of abuse include physical abuse, sexual abuse and denial of critical care. Child abuse and neglect, or maltreatment, are defined in both federal and state law. Federal law provides a foundation for states by identifying a minimum set of acts or behaviors that define physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse. The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act defines child abuse and neglect, at a minimum, as "any recent act or failure on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm" to a person under age 18.
When a child is violated by inappropriate sexual interference or violence the resulting trauma can be particularly devastating. The integrity of our bodies and our sexual experience go to the roots of who we are.
Intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury, or sexual assault, or to place a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to that person or to another.
Any activity that is not agreed to by one of the people involved. Abuse occurs when one person, such as a child molester, forces, coerces or manipulates another person to do something.
When alcohol or drug use adversely affects the health of the user or when the use of a substance imposes social, as well as personal, costs. Defined in DSM-IV as a "maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress," as manifested by one or more of the following within a 12-month period: ? Failure to fulfill major role obligations ? Use in hazardous situations ? Legal problems ? Use despite problems
Emotional and verbal abuse occurs when a person says or does something that harm's the nursing home resident's self-esteem, such as humiliating, ignoring, or frightening the resident.
Mental abuse is sometimes referred to as psychological or emotional abuse. Mental abuse is the intentional infliction of anguish, degradation, fear, or distress through verbal or nonverbal acts.
Personal abuse occurs when one person purposely does something to another person that causes mental or physical pain.
The intentional use of physical force that may result in bodily injury or pain.
Any form of nonconsensual sexual contact, including unwanted or inappropriate touching, rape, sodomy, sexual coercion, sexually explicit photographing, and sexual harassment.
Treating another person with physical or mental cruelty, usually on a regular basis and against their will. A fundamental difference between BDSM and abuse is that the former is consensual but the latter isn't.
Any invasion of another person's physical or spiritual territory without permission, or when the permission has been obtained by fraudulent means to satisfy egoic aims.
Describes harm caused to a child either by the person in charge of the child or by that person's failure to care adequately for the child. Such a child is in need of protection. In the Child and Family Services Act, abuse means:* a child has suffered physical harm or there may be a substantial risk for physical harm * a child has been sexually molested or sexually exploited or is at substantial risk of such harm * a child does not receive required medical treatment or basic necessities of life. This is also called neglect * a child has suffered emotional harm and shows effects in severe behavioural disturbances. In addition, the person in charge of the child refuses help to remedy the emotional harm
the use of something, whether alcohol, drugs or sex, in a way which is considered to be incorrect or inappropriate. To maltreat.
Abuse is any situation that creates potential harm to an individual - emotional or physical. Also, see Protective Services in this Glossary CaregiverPA Resources - Care Concerns and Complaints
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Action by one person purposely does something to another person that causes mental or physical pain.
Physical, sexual and/or emotional maltreatment of a child.
Willful intent to cause harm. Abuse may be resident-to-resident or staff-to-resident harm.
Includes one or more of the following: (a) repeated use of alcohol or other drugs accompanied by failure to fulfill major responsibilities related to work, family, school or other roles, (b) repeated use in situations that are physically hazardous such as driving while intoxicated or using heavy machinery when intoxicated, and (c) repeated legal problems.
Something that causes actual or likely significant harm to a child or young person. It may be physical, emotional or sexual or, neglect of a child.
Abuse can mean any kind of harm, including physical abuse (such as hitting), sexual abuse (such as rape) or neglect, where there is a duty of care which is not met; for example a duty to a child by a parent (such as the parent not feeding the child).
Harm or maltreatment inflicted on a person through physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual means.
there are four kinds of abuse: Neglect – when any of the basic needs are not met. It may include failure to provide food, shelter, clothing and access to appropriate medical care Physical abuse – may include hitting, throwing, poisoning, burning or scalding, attempted drowning, suffocating or causing physical harm in any other way Emotional abuse – persistent emotional ill-treatment that may cause damaging effects on the child's emotional development, including degrading punishments, threats, constant criticism, and undermining confidence and self-esteem through not giving love and affection Sexual abuse – includes forcing or enticing a child to take part in sexual activities, whether or not the child is aware of what is happening. It can involve physical contact or involving children in looking at pornographic material or watching sexual activities, or encouraging children to behave in inappropriate ways The contacts page of this website lists organisations like ChildLine that you can phone if you are worried about abuse MORE
Vague term with a variety of meanings depending on the social, medical and legal contexts. Some equate any use of illicit drugs to abuse: for example, the international conventions consider that any use of drugs other than for medical or scientific purposes is abuse. The Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association defines abuse as a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress as defined by one or more of four criteria (see chapter 7). In the report, we prefer the term excessive use (or harmful use).
If you dream you are abusing someone you are about to suffer repercussions from friends toward whom you have acted less then honorable. If you feel that you are abused, or if you are being verbally or physically abused, you will soon fall into the hands of an enemy. Being forewarned is being forearmed, and your dreams are advising you that you will be the sufferer unless you pay close attention to your dealings in the immediate future.
A harmful behavior toward another person. Can be physical, emotional, mental or verbal.
Physical, emotional or sexual maltreatment; abuse may leave foster or adoptive children with considerable physical and emotional scars that will need to be addressed by their new families
harm inflicted on a person through physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual means; may cause victim to develop emotional or behavioral problems, some of which may not appear until later in life. Help from an experienced therapist may be needed to work through abuse issues.
Intentional harming or maltreatment, whether physical; sexual; psychological and/or emotional. Abuse is generally seen as an act of commission or deliberate act, whereas neglect is seen as an act of omission. That said, the Domestic Violence Act 1995 states that “[a] number of acts that form part of a pattern of behaviour may amount to abuse […], even though some or all of those acts, when viewed in isolation, may appear to be minor or trivial.†Abuse is not a NZFVC Topic Area. However, Topic Areas cover the following forms of abuse: Child abuse and neglect; Elder abuse and neglect; Intimate partner abuse; , including the sub-categories Violence against men; and Same-sex partner abuse; Physical abuse; Psychological/emotional abuse; and Sexual abuse.
A term used in the psychiatric (“Substance Abuse”) nomenclature to describe a maladaptive pattern of substance use, not related to a therapeutic purpose, resulting in recurrent and significant adverse consequences. Repeated nontherapeutic use of a substance causes harm that can manifest in physical or social impairment but does not meet the criteria of compulsive use despite harm. In common parlance, “abuse” may also refer to the use of a substance, including a controlled prescription drug, that is outside of social norms (including the norm of adherence to prescribed drug treatments).
Harmful use of a specific psychoactive substance. The term also applies to one category of psychoactive substance use disorder. While recognizing that "abuse" is part of present diagnostic terminology, ASAM recommends that an alternative term be found for this purpose because of the pejorative connotations of the word "abuse."
A legal term which refers to a child who is endangered; who exhibits evidence of any non-accidental injury, trauma, or death which is at variance with the history of the event; or is the victim of sexual activity.
Any non-accidental harm inflicted on a person through physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual means. Being abused may cause the victim to develop emotional or behavioral problems, some of which may not appear until later in life.
Improper care of another person by the legal guardian. Abuse comes in many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, and financial.
Many of the children waiting for adoptive families are victims of abuse. This includes sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. There are varying degrees of abuse and the level of impact it ultimately has on the child. Sometimes past abuse is not known about a child and may be revealed later. The impact of past abuse can leave children with emotional and behavioral problems that need to be worked through with the help of knowledgeable professionals.
Abuse occurs when one person causes physical or emotional injury or harm to another person. Abuse can also be sexual, if a sexual act is performed on another person without their consent. When older individuals are abused, like in nursing home abuse, the results can be very serious.
Physical or psychological harm caused to a child or spouse. The old ditty of "sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never harm me" is false! While sticks and stones can break bones, angry and derogatory words can break hearts. Sometimes, the bones heal faster and more completely. Both physical and psychological abuse are evil
To cause physical or psychological harm.