Wonersh Memorial Hall

Domestic   violence

including   psychological, physical, sexual, financial, emotional abuse; so called   ‘honour’ based violence

Sexual   abuse

including   rape, indecent exposure, sexual harassment, inappropriate looking or   touching, sexual teasing or innuendo, sexual photography, subjection to   pornography or witnessing sexual acts, indecent exposure and sexual assault   or sexual acts to which the adult has not consented or was pressured into   consenting

Psychological   abuse

including   emotional abuse, threats of harm or abandonment, deprivation of contact,   humiliation, blaming, controlling, intimidation, coercion, harassment, verbal   abuse, cyber bullying, isolation or unreasonable and unjustified withdrawal   of services or supportive networks

Financial   or material abuse

including   theft, fraud, internet scamming, coercion in relation to an adult’s financial   affairs or arrangements, including in connection with wills, property,   inheritance or financial transactions, or the misuse or misappropriation of   property, possessions or benefits

Modern   slavery

encompasses   slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and domestic servitude. Traffickers   and slave masters use whatever means they have at their disposal to coerce,   deceive and force individuals into a life of abuse, servitude and inhumane   treatment.

Discriminatory   abuse

including   forms of harassment, slurs or similar treatment; because of race, gender and   gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion

Organisational   abuse

including   neglect and poor care practice within an institution or specific care setting   such as a hospital or care home, for example, or in relation to care provided   in one’s own home. This may range from one off incidents to on-going   ill-treatment. It can be through neglect or poor professional practice as a   result of the structure, policies, processes and practices within an   organisation.

Neglect   and acts of omission

including   ignoring medical, emotional or physical care needs, failure to provide access   to appropriate health, care and support or educational services, the   withholding of the necessities of life, such as medication, adequate   nutrition and heating.

Self-neglect

this   covers a wide range of behaviour neglecting to care for one’s personal   hygiene, health or surroundings and includes behaviour such as hoarding.