Part 1

Abuse is a violation of an individual's human and civil rights by any other person or people.

People can be abused at work, in hospitals, in residential or nursing homes, in day centres, police stations, in public places and in their own homes.

An abuser can be:-

• a partner, child, relative or
• other household member
• a friend or neighbour
• a voluntary worker
• a health or social worker
• a member of staff in a residential or nursing home or sheltered housing scheme
• another vulnerable adult
• anyone else who has contact with a vulnerable adult.