individual abuse
[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl əˈbjuːs/]
nounpl: individual abuses
abuso individual
1. Mistreatment, harm, or violation directed at a single person, including physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, or financial harm
The report documented cases of individual abuse within the institution.
O relatório documentou casos de abuso individual dentro da instituição.
2. In legal contexts, harmful conduct perpetrated by one person against another, distinct from systemic or institutional abuse
The victim filed charges for individual abuse against her former partner.
A vítima apresentou denúncia por abuso individual contra seu ex-parceiro.
3. Deliberate misuse or improper treatment of something by a specific person
The manager was investigated for individual abuse of company resources.
O gerente foi investigado por abuso individual dos recursos da empresa.
In Brazil and the United States, individual abuse is a serious social and legal issue, with increased awareness through campaigns against domestic violence, child protection services, and workplace harassment policies. The term is frequently used in victim advocacy, psychological counseling, and legal proceedings. Brazilian society has increasingly recognized individual abuse as distinct from systemic problems, leading to specialized support services and legal protections for victims.
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