It is a destructive form of communication intended to harm the self concept of the other person and produce negative emotions .

It is important to address this to stop it from happening

The procedure is:

1) Notify the employee of the allegations

2) Suspend the employee while carrying out an investigation

3)Have a disciplinary hearing.

Signs and symptoms of verbal abuse are:

• Name-calling

• Criticizing and judging

• Degrading

• Threatening

• Screaming/yelling

• Gaslighting

• Manipulating

• Feeling afraid of the abuser

attempts to frighten, control, isolate you. Might involve threats of violence directed towards you or a loved one

it prevents people from being at risk of increased mental health problems

report it to the police

Physical abuse is deliberately hurting or injuring someone 

The injuries could make their health worse  and cause more complications. It is an intentional act causing injury or trauma to another person by way of bodily contact.

If they have suffered harm , offer to go to the hospital with them to get them checked out.

A type of psychological abuse that involves spoken or written harassment such as insulting, belittling, or scolding someone. This can be incredibly frightening for the victim as they may feel intimidated by the perpetrator, it should not be tolerated or dismissed, especially in a setting where care should be provided. Verbal abuse should be prevented at all costs as it can cause anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and a decrease in self-esteem. Recognizing the abuse in the first place can help to prevent it from reoccurring. This can be done by setting boundaries, limiting exposure and reporting the abuse. This is important to do so the victim can be helped to process their emotions, and develop healthy coping mechanisms if they are struggling with the consequences of the abuse they have received.  

"Neglect is the failure of a caregiver to meet a dependent person’s basic physical and emotional needs, including the need for shelter, food, clothing, medical care, and emotional support". Neglect comes in a variety of different forms of abuse. This can be physical, emotional, social and wider.

Responding to neglect can ensure the individual gets access to resources they require and put strategies in place to overcome barriers and issues. If neglect isn't responded to it can result in further harm to the individual and can have many affects. Physically, it may result in self harm, malnutrition and lack of personal hygiene. Further symptoms can vary from: depression, anxiety, social isolation, anger, withdrawal, stealing for basic necessities. If we suspect somebody is being neglected we should follow whistleblowing. This is in order to ensure investigation and prevent further consequence.