- Take time to listen. It may take some time for a victim of abuse to start telling their story. ...
- Take the disclosure seriously. ...
- Do not blame the person or suggest that the abuse was somehow their fault. ...
- Seek help. ...
- Help the victim connect with resources.
What to say to someone who was physically abused?
I am so sorry to hear that you're feeling (depressed, scared, hurt, etc.). I can't imagine how bad it must feel for someone you love to say/do those things to you. I know you care for them deeply, so when this happens it must hurt more than I can imagine. I wish I could take away your pain, but I know I can't.May 16, 2015
What would you do if a patient discloses abuse to you?
Discuss any suspicion of abuse sensitively with the patient, whether or not reporting is legally mandated, and direct the patient to appropriate community resources. Report suspected violence and abuse in keeping with applicable requirements.Jun 24, 2021
What should you do if you suspect someone is suffering from abuse?
If you know or suspect someone is being abused, report the abuse to civil authorities. Then help the person get in touch with other resources for protection and healing, including medical help, Church leaders, and professional counselors.
What are 5 possible signs of abuse?
- unexplained changes in behaviour or personality.
- becoming withdrawn.
- seeming anxious.
- becoming uncharacteristically aggressive.
- lacks social skills and has few friends, if any.
- poor bond or relationship with a parent.
- knowledge of adult issues inappropriate for their age.
- running away or going missing.
What are the three physical symptoms of abuse?
- swelling.
- bruising.
- fractures.
- being extremely sleepy or unconscious.
- breathing problems.
- seizures.
- vomiting.
- unusual behaviour, such as being irritable or not feeding properly.