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Say No to Abuse Leaflet

Last updated: 03/09/2012 Add to My Bookmarks Subscribe

Protecting vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect

 

Cover of Say no to abuse leaflet: No to abuse - Say no to abuse - Protecting vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect: Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Financial Abuse, Neglect, Discrimination

 

This is our new Say no to abuse leaflet.  You can follow the link to download the leaflet in pdf format

 

Or you can use the links below to read the leaflet page by page.

 

You can also see a press release about the making of the new leaflet called Young and old get together to ‘Say no to abuse’


 

A group of 6 people, 3 men and 3 women

 

 

What are my rights?

 

 

 


Someone upset with his head in his arms

 

 

 

What is abuse?

 

 


An older woman with white hair smiling

 

 

 

Who might be at risk of abuse?

 

 

 


One woman sitting in a chair with her hands over her eyes, and another woman standing over her

 

 

Different types of abuse

 

 

 


A large crowd of people outdoors

 

 

Who could abuse you and where?

 


Two adults and two children standing looking at the sea

 

 

Who can I tell if someone is abusing me?

 

 


An older woman sitting with a carer

 

 

What happens next?

 


A silver grey mobile

 

 

Tell someone you trust

 


 

Other information

The production of this leaflet was overseen by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Safeguarding Adults Board.

This multi-agency board jointly fund the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Safeguarding Adults Unit which coordinates safeguarding adults work across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Professionals or others seeking more information can contact the Safeguarding Adults Unit:

Telephone: 0300 1234 100
Email: safeguarding.adults.unit@cornwall.gov.uk 

Website: www.cornwall.gov.uk/safeguardingadults

This leaflet is part of a wider campaign of education and publicity surrounding the issue of abuse of vulnerable adults.

A wide range of training courses is available. Further information is available to help those at risk to understand their rights, and the steps they can take to protect themselves.

For more information, call 0300 1234 100 and ask to speak to someone about safeguarding adults training.

Other formats

If you would like this information in another format please contact:

Cornwall Council
County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro TR1 3AY

Telephone: 0300 1234 100
Email: enquiries@cornwall.gov.uk

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