1. Presented By:
Eneida Cruz, RN, MA

2. Abuse
The willful infliction of physical pain, injury
or mental anguish, unreasonable
confinement, or the willful deprivation of
services which are necessary to maintain a
person’s physical and mental health.

3. Elder Abuse
The mistreatment or neglect of an elderly
person usually by a relative or other
caregiver. It may or may not be intentional
and an older adult will often suffer several
forms of abuse and neglect at the same time.

4. Types of Elder Abuse
• Physical
• Financial
• Neglect
– Self
• Psychological/Emotional
• Abandonment

5. Intervention
• Suspected Abuse will be reported to the
COO
• Notify Social Services Department at
University Hospital Extension, 2-5727
• Resident of a nursing home or 60 years old
notify the Institutionalized Elderly:
(609)624-4262

6. Child Abuse
The mistreatment or neglect of a child that
results in harm or injury. It seriously
damages the child’s self-esteem and inhibits
healthy emotional development of the child.

7. Types of Child Abuse
• Physical
• Neglect
– Emotional
– Physical
• Verbal
• Emotional
• Sexual

8. Child Abuse Statistics
• Each day in the United States, more that 4 children
die as a result of child abuse in the home
• Child abuse is reported on an average every 10
seconds
• More children (age 4 and under) die from child
abuse and neglect than any other single, leading
cause of death for infants and young children

9. Reporting of Child Abuse
• Mandatory
• Contact Social Services at University
Hospital who act as liaison with DYFS and
law enforcement staff

10. Domestic Violence
The routine and intentional intimidation or
harm of a person through acts and words of
abuse. It is not a gender issue, but a power
and control issue.

11. Types of Domestic Violence
• Physical
– Actual
– Threat
• Sexual
• Psychological
– Verbal intimidation
– Stalking
– Harassment
• Economics

12. Cycle of Domestic Violence
Tension
Building
Violence
Seduction
Love
Hope
Fear

13. Intervention
• Notify Social Services Department at
University Hospital
• Communicate your concern for patient
safety
• Offer resources as needed

14. “Home is where the heart
is. But home isn’t a
haven for everyone.”