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Martin represents parents and children including children in private law proceedings and vulnerable adults in the court of protection.

Fraud, Trickery and Abuse and protection for older and vulnerable adults in the marketplace, at home and in the community.

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Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC) opened its doors in 1979 as an emergency shelter, a place for vulnerable adults living with behavioral health disorders and chronic homelessness to come in out of the cold for the night.

One wonders how many novelists and, for that matter, how many sermonizers are prepared to confront in such detail this difficult fact about the human condition, that sooner or later most of us will be called on to give adults, to whom we are bound with the most powerful ties of love and respect, the services we associate with the care of an infant, with their sense of dignity, and our own, now and for all eternity, dependent on the delicate attention and sensitivity we bring to the task, even as they gaze upon us helpless and vulnerable.

Justin Humphreys, Executive Director of Safeguarding at CCPAS said: «We believe that the UK church needs to play a role in ensuring high quality safeguarding continues for children and adults who may be vulnerable or at risk.»

«Our parents, young adults, teens and children should therefore, of all people, be especially sensitive to the vulnerable in society and be willing to speak out against bullying or intimidation whenever it occurs, including unkindness toward those who are attracted to others of the same sex.

I am required to report when adults are being abused, but they generally have to be in a «vulnerable state,» i.e. physically disabled, mentally disabled, or «unable to defend themselves.»

What a securely attached child - OR ADULT - looks like: competent, self - confident, resilient, cheerful much of the time, anticipating people's needs (not from a co-dependent place), empathic, humorous, playful, tries harder in the face of adversity; not vulnerable to approach by strangers because won't go to strangers (as adult, out - going without being foolhardy), good self - esteem, achieving, able to use all mental, physical, emotional resources fully, responsive, affectionate, able to make deep commitments as appropriate, able to be self - disclosing as appropriate, able to be available emotionally as appropriate, able to interact well with others at school and in jobs / careers, likely to be more physically healthy throughout life, self - responsible, giving from a «good heart» place of compassion, has true autonomy, no co-dependent self, because of well developed internal modulation system, less likely to turn to external «devices» (addictions) to modulate aADULT - looks like: competent, self - confident, resilient, cheerful much of the time, anticipating people's needs (not from a co-dependent place), empathic, humorous, playful, tries harder in the face of adversity; not vulnerable to approach by strangers because won't go to strangers (as adult, out - going without being foolhardy), good self - esteem, achieving, able to use all mental, physical, emotional resources fully, responsive, affectionate, able to make deep commitments as appropriate, able to be self - disclosing as appropriate, able to be available emotionally as appropriate, able to interact well with others at school and in jobs / careers, likely to be more physically healthy throughout life, self - responsible, giving from a «good heart» place of compassion, has true autonomy, no co-dependent self, because of well developed internal modulation system, less likely to turn to external «devices» (addictions) to modulate aadult, out - going without being foolhardy), good self - esteem, achieving, able to use all mental, physical, emotional resources fully, responsive, affectionate, able to make deep commitments as appropriate, able to be self - disclosing as appropriate, able to be available emotionally as appropriate, able to interact well with others at school and in jobs / careers, likely to be more physically healthy throughout life, self - responsible, giving from a «good heart» place of compassion, has true autonomy, no co-dependent self, because of well developed internal modulation system, less likely to turn to external «devices» (addictions) to modulate affect

In the womb and certainly as a newborn, baby is fully aware and conscious and is even more vulnerable to trauma than an adult, as baby's nervous system is still developing.

As with adults, infection occurs in stressed or vulnerable newborns - largely premature and high risk babies.

We just need the domestic violence laws already in place to protect adults to be extended to protect our most vulnerable, voiceless, voteless citizens, our children.

Due to their tiny size and in respect to their immaturity, the babies» bodies are vulnerable to health risks if exposed to chemicals as compared to adults.

Something to Sleep On Research on infant sleep risks, which we go over in depth in Chapter 19, shows again and again that the big risks of shared sleep are a mix of SIDS risks that affect vulnerable babies and breathing hazards that affect all babies: smoking, alcohol or drugs, risky surfaces like sofas, baby on his front (unless he's on an adult's chest), and formula - feeding.

Adults who have experienced trauma in the past are more vulnerable to attachment disorders.

Those who run away can find themselves in risky situations, flattered by the attentions of sympathetic adults, and can become «highly vulnerable to the well - rehearsed grooming techniques of abusing adults,» the report said.

There will also be a relaxation in the criminal record checks required of those working with children and vulnerable adults.

Despite «scandalous» practice being outlawed six years ago, vulnerable minors are still being treated in adult settings

«Deputy Leader and cabinet member for resources Julian German outlined the revised four - year Budget proposals to deliver a balanced budget that will see vulnerable adults and children receive more support, significant investment in a capital programme to generate future growth and jobs, building more homes to meet local demand and continued maintenance of roads and public transport services.

«The UK already has one of the most advanced systems in the world for carrying out checks on all those who work in positions of trust with children and vulnerable adults.

«I look forward to working with all of Hampshire County Council's Members in serving the county's 1.3 million residents over this next Administration period — delivering important public services; from education, roads, highways and social care for vulnerable children and adults, to access to the countryside and libraries.»

«Whether workers are plowing county roads in a blizzard, answering 911 calls, protecting our vulnerable children and adults or answering phones in the county office building, Marc sees the value in the services CSEA members provide for Dutchess County.

In many cases, councils are not telling each other when they move families, leaving vulnerable adults and children without the support they need.

Between 1990 and 1999, seasonal influenza caused an average of 36,000 deaths and 226,000 hospitalizations per year in the U.S. Adults over 65 years old are particularly vulnerable to influenza complications, accounting for most seasonal influenza - related hospitalizations and deaths.

Furthermore, findings were similarly protective among important groups who account for a large proportion of deaths or who are particularly vulnerable, including young adult homicide victims, those who died in intimate partner violence - related homicides, and those who died from firearms - related homicides, including murders involving guns.

In 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) downgraded giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) from endangered to vulnerable, on the basis of a 2011 — 14 population survey by the Chinese government that reported 1,864 adult pandas, up from 1,596 in the early 2000In 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) downgraded giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) from endangered to vulnerable, on the basis of a 2011 — 14 population survey by the Chinese government that reported 1,864 adult pandas, up from 1,596 in the early 2000in the early 2000s.

Older adults are among the largest consumers of prescription opioids in the U.S. Compared with people holding commercial health insurance, Medicare enrollees are at least five times more likely to be diagnosed with opiate abuse and are also particularly vulnerable to toxic and other negative effects of opiate use.

A basic minimum income could be an investment to stem higher costs down the road, she said, because children who carry sensitive genotypes and are from low - income families are more vulnerable to ending up in poverty as adults, with all of its associated costs to society.

«Aging of the population is probably the most important trend, since older adults are more vulnerable to heat - related health effects,» said co-author Patrick Kinney, a professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University, in an email.

«More than two - thirds of adults in the United States are affected by overweight or obesity, meaning they are also vulnerable to the stigma and discrimination that these proposed policies and laws would help prevent,» said study author Rebecca Puhl, PhD, Rudd Center deputy director and co-author of the study.

Importantly, our study suggests that, by focusing research exclusively on adults, it is likely that we will underestimate the number of species vulnerable to decreasing levels of oxygen in the marine environment.»

In developed countries, though, the combination might benefit children and adults whose immune systems are impaired because of cancer treatment or diseases like AIDS and who are vulnerable to rotavirus infections.

Medication errors can cause considerable harm, and older adults in nursing homes may be especially vulnerable.

This is especially important because young adults are vulnerable to weight gain, which often leads to obesity later in life.»

In a study with 18 adults who had never smoked, scientists at Johns Hopkins report they have demonstrated one of the earliest steps — nicotine «reinforcement» — in the process of addiction, and shown that some people are far more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than otherIn a study with 18 adults who had never smoked, scientists at Johns Hopkins report they have demonstrated one of the earliest steps — nicotine «reinforcement» — in the process of addiction, and shown that some people are far more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than otherin the process of addiction, and shown that some people are far more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than others.

She holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Aging & Immunity, and investigates how changes in the immune system of older adults and vulnerable populations predispose them to pneumonia infection.The aim of Dr. Bowdish's research at McMaster University is to develop novel preventative and therapeutic strategies that reduce the burden of pneumonia.

This will focus on reducing exposure through improved forecasting and systems for giving an early warning to vulnerable populations, in particular children with asthma and adults with atrial fibrillation.

The most vulnerable cells in HD are brain cells called neurons, about half of the cells in the adult brain.

Plus, the more people who get vaccinated, the lower the chances of the virus spreading to vulnerable folks like older adults and babies who could be in serious trouble if they get the flu.

To find out what someone who treats patients for eating disorders thinks of the film — and suggestions that it glamorizes anorexia, or could be triggering for vulnerable viewers — Health spoke with Bonnie Brennan, a licensed professional counselor and senior clinical director of adult services at Eating Recovery Center in Denver.

They are more vulnerable to pesticide exposure because their organs and body systems are not fully developed and, in relation to body weight, they eat and drink more than adults.

I am proud to be affiliated with organizations that offer continuing education workshops and trainings that are rooted in the latest neurobiological research and how yoga and mindfulness practices that support stress management and wellbeing can be integrated into work with vulnerable populations that include children, adolescents and adults, survivors or domestic violence, and people of color.

Idaho About Blog The Department of Health and Welfare is designed to help families in crisis become as self - reliant as possible and to offer assistance to vulnerable children and adults who can not solve their problems alone.

Shoreham, England About Blog On the Me Learning blog we share news of our latest safeguarding and educational e-learning courses to help train and support anyone in the UK who works with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

In other words, Charley is in Black Beauty's position — he's a vulnerable creature living at the whims of an occasionally cruel adult worlIn other words, Charley is in Black Beauty's position — he's a vulnerable creature living at the whims of an occasionally cruel adult worlin Black Beauty's position — he's a vulnerable creature living at the whims of an occasionally cruel adult world.

PASA offers a creative alternative to those vulnerable after - school hours while building strong relationships with peers and adults — another key strategy for keeping kids in school.

«The 10 million elephants of a century ago have dropped to less than 300,000,» she says, in large part because poachers kill adults for their tusks, leaving behind vulnerable babies.

This resource is an introduction to the safeguarding vulnerable adults unit (Unit 11), but can be used to inform students of safeguarding in general as it covers a variety of aspects they need to cover for any unit.

Only that misconception could lead adults to go on strike, thrusting chaos and untenable choices on the most vulnerable families least able to cope with abrupt changes in the routines of their children.

Solidarity may be the most challenge image to conjure in education, since it makes both students and adults equally vulnerable and beneficial.

From our perspective, decisions such as the one at issue here miss the fact that public education is evolving and should be driven by a commitment to meet the needs of students and families and not by deference to a bureaucratic structure that often seems better for the adults in the system than for the most vulnerable children.