Types of Abuse

Abuse is sometimes, but not always, easy to spot. It can be subtle, hidden, complicated, and confusing. It’s a deeply personal topic, and it can be upsetting to think about. But it’s really important to talk about what happens in abusive situations, so that you can recognise the warning signs and help to protect people from it.

We all have a responsibility to look out for each other. Especially if your work or volunteer activity brings you into contact with children or vulnerable adults. It’s vital that you’re aware of the different types of abuse so that you can safeguard people from preventable harm.

No-one finds talking about abuse easy. It’s a challenging subject that needs to be handled carefully. Our mission with this course was to take a difficult topic and present the facts as simply and sensitively as possible. We decided to move away from our usual, full-colour animation and use simple line drawn animation, instead. This minimalist approach is more evocative, but at the same time it allows the learner to focus clearly on the facts and information.

This course also uses learner-controlled splash screens. They serve to break the course up, giving you the opportunity to do as much, or as little, as you’re comfortable with. So, if you feel as though you need a break, you can take one and come back to the course at a later time