Keeping safe
When someone hurts you or does bad things to you it is called abuse. Everyone has the right to be safe at home and when they go out.
In Richmond we say STOP to abuse.
There are lots of different ways that people can hurt us.
Physical abuse
Hurting you (kicking, punching, slapping, pushing).
Financial abuse
Stealing your money or other things that belong to you.
Emotional abuse
Talking to you in a bad way (teasing, threatening, shouting, swearing, ignoring).
Neglect
Not looking after you properly by not giving you enough food, not keeping you warm, not giving your medication or not getting you help when you need it.
Sexual abuse
Touching your body or your private parts in a way you do not like or want.
Tell someone
You must tell someone if you think you are being abused. Even if you are scared it is important that you tell someone.
Here are some people you can tell
- Someone in your family
- A friend or neighbour
- A Care Manager
- A Nurse
- Staff who help you
- An Advocate
- A Manager
- The Police
- Your Doctor
Richmond Council will help to stop abuse and keep you safe. A care manager will come and talk to you and help straight away.
Call this number for help
020 8487 5315
Richmond Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities