Keeping safe
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You have the right to be treated with respect and not be hurt or taken advantage of in any way, and to live safely. |
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Abuse is when someone does or says things to you that is wrong and makes you upset or frightened. |
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The different types of abuse are: |
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Physical abuse is when someone physically hurts you by hitting, kicking, shaking you. |
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Sexual abuse is when you are being made to have sex or being touched where you don’t want to be touched. |
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Emotional abuse is when people say bad things to hurt your feelings, shout at you or threaten you. |
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Financial abuse is when someone takes your money or belongings without asking you. |
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Neglect is when the care or support you get is not enough to meet your needs. |
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Discriminatory abuse is when people say or do bad things to you, or treat you unfairly because you are different to them. |
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Abuse can happen anywhere, at any time. |
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Anyone can abuse you. It might be someone you know or a stranger. Tell someone you trust as soon as you can. |
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More information: Have a look at the:
Respond website helps people with a learning disability who have had abuse and hate crime. You can call them for free on 0800 808 0700.
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