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Section 1: RECOGNITION Module 2: Indicators of violence

This module focuses on identifying indicators of different types of violence against older persons, including physical, psychological, sexual, financial, neglect, spiritual, and cultural violence. Participants will learn how to recognize these indicators and take appropriate action.

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Section 1: RECOGNITION Module 2: Indicators of violence

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  1. Respect Aging:Preventing Violence against Older Persons Section 1: RECOGNITIONModule 2: Indicators of violence Violence Prevention Initiative

  2. Agenda • Welcome • Learning together: • Indicators of violence of older persons • Small group activity • Reporting back to whole group • Wrap-up / Evaluation

  3. HOW MANY LEGS?

  4. Indicators of physical violence • Physical indicators • Behavioural indicators • Medication abuse • Excessive restraint use

  5. Indicators of psychological violence, emotional violence,verbal abuse • Crying, depression, sadness • Reports of hopelessness, helplessness • Fearful around a certain person • What else?

  6. Indicators of sexual violence • Pain, bleeding in vaginal/rectal area • Bloody, stained or torn underwear • Sexually transmitted infection • Upset around a certain person • What else?

  7. Indicators of financial abuse • No money for necessities • Poor living conditions despite adequate funds • Unexplained or sudden: • withdrawal of money from accounts • transfer of assets to others • What else?

  8. Indicators of neglect • Unexplained weight loss • Body odour, lice, urine burns • Lack of medical aids (hearing aids, dentures, cane, glasses, walker) • Little or no food in the home • What else?

  9. Indicators of spiritual violence • Forced to attend religious service • Forced to eat foods not permitted by religion (for example: pork, beef) • Spouse will not grant divorce • What else?

  10. Indicators of cultural violence • Denied access to traditional healers • Denied cultural foods even when available • Not allowed to take part in cultural events or celebrations • What else?

  11. ALERT ! ! ! Possible signs of violence • Report of being injured or harmed • Unexplained injuries • Lack of food, water, utilities • Sudden drop in cash, assets • Fear of a certain person • What else?

  12. ALERT ! ! !Possible indicators of violence by a significant other • Gives conflicting reports • Has history of substance abuse, criminal acts, family violence • Does not allow visitors • Will not cooperate with care providers • What else?

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