Identifying abuse, neglect and exploitation

  • Indicators and signs

    Common indicators and signs that may help a service to recognise and respond to incidents of abuse, neglect and exploitation.

  • Risk factors

    Characteristics that should be considered in assessing a person's exposure to risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation.

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30 June 2026
Last modified:
21 July 2026
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