What does ANE stand for?

The term ANE stands for Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, which represents a critical framework for understanding the types of harm that individuals, particularly those in vulnerable situations like persons with disabilities, might face. Each component of ANE targets specific forms of mistreatment:

• Abuse refers to physical, emotional, or psychological harm inflicted on an individual.

• Neglect involves failing to provide necessary care and support, leading to potential harm or suffering.

• Exploitation pertains to taking unfair advantage of someone for personal gain, manipulating them in ways that can lead to financial or emotional harm.

Understanding ANE is essential for identifying issues in care settings and ensuring appropriate measures are taken to protect individuals from such harmful practices. This knowledge underpins the Zero Tolerance policy, which aims to eliminate these forms of mistreatment across services for people with disabilities. The other options contain incorrect definitions or combinations of terms that do not accurately reflect the recognized meaning of ANE in this context.