The phrase
"vulnerable groups" refers to people who are more likely to be harmed or face difficulties because they may be at a disadvantage or have less power than others. These groups could include children, elderly, disabled individuals, or those living in poverty.
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Improving low - performing schools — and the achievement of
vulnerable groups of students within all schools — is some of the toughest work educators can take on.
It will also place extra emphasis on improving safety
for vulnerable groups who are more at risk of being struck by a motor vehicle.
Many people, including the elderly, disabled and
other vulnerable groups rely heavily on buses to support them in living more independent lives.
Relationship between diet, iron and zinc status and health outcomes, particularly in
vulnerable groups such as young women, infants and toddlers.
«This lack of information contributed to delays, additional cost, and disruption and confusion for a
very vulnerable group of service users,» the report found.
While a similar policy exists for homeless families, council members and advocates note that homeless single adults are a far
more vulnerable group — with high levels of substance abuse and mental illness.
That's why it's important that we examine how well these different partners work together to meet the care needs of this
often vulnerable group.
It said government continued to invest heavily to improve the coverage and content of existing social welfare programmes while rolling out new social interventions to
assist vulnerable groups in society.
The report notes that in some cases, federal and state civil rights laws may
offer vulnerable groups some protections against bullying, but not always.
The 2014 Race for Results report offered policy recommendations that included making use of racial and ethnic data to create policies and programs and increased economic inclusion
for vulnerable groups.
We believe that improving the quality of education for the
most vulnerable groups of pupils raises standards across the whole school.
Other vulnerable groups, such as the disabled or elderly, may likewise be pushed into a planned death due to a perceived lack of contribution to society.
In addition, the President stated that the World Bank would support the government's social welfare programme for
vulnerable groups with another $ 500m, bringing the total loan portfolio to $ 6.926 bn.
«There needs to be more attention to the potential of increased suicide risks posed by climate change, especially in
vulnerable groups like the unemployed or Indigenous communities.»
They warned that the government's proposals would deter legitimate challenge
from vulnerable groups such as the disabled, the elderly and the homeless, limit judges» discretion to act in the public interest and shield public agencies from effective oversight.
Other factors behind the increased use of background checks include well publicized incidents of workplace violence, multi-million dollar negligent hiring verdicts, a sharp rise in cases of resume fraud including some well publicized examples of fake degrees, and a national awareness of the dangers to children and other
vulnerable groups when unqualified or dangerous persons are allowed access to them.
Provide an action plan to address the capacity enhancement needs of
vulnerable groups including indigenous and Dalit community and ensure that they will be able to know real time information of climate related hazards and adopt mitigation measures.
Together all of this could «help avert most of the negative health impacts experienced
by vulnerable groups, whilst still promoting changes toward diets that are more environmentally sustainable.»
The significance of the decision is increased by the new regime for monitoring those who work with children and vulnerable adults, introduced by the
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
Wright is of considerable importance because the entire structure for listing those working with both children and vulnerable adults is to be replaced in September 2008 by the system implemented by the Safeguarding
Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (SVGA 2006).
Alongside the Indigenous Peoples Networking Zone at AIDS 2014, it will aim to put Indigenous issues around HIV and AIDS higher on the international agenda, particularly to have Indigenous peoples recognised alongside other
vulnerable groups as a «priority population».
So there is evidence that some services are not meeting needs because of gendered and racial assumptions and that these are disproportionately
affecting vulnerable groups, such as young families and minority ethnic groups.
«This data shows further evidence of the Tory government
letting vulnerable groups down, fuelling poverty and even destitution in the UK.
«Both those groups are
vulnerable groups because the Tory vote that came over is not going to stay if it concludes that Labour is really a party of Brexit,» he said.
Community organizations and agencies gathered in Utica today to call on Washington to repeal sequestration and support measures that will help close the federal deficit without
hurting vulnerable groups.
Indeed, targeting Republican lawmakers has become a key part of the mayor's strategy to ensure protections for
vulnerable groups under the incoming Trump administration.
«PHAA also welcomes the $ 20 million investment to revive the successful National Tobacco Campaign together with additional action to
target vulnerable groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with poor mental health and people living in rural and remote areas.
He is recognized for his tremendous impact as a premier appellate lawyer on the over eight million low - income children, people with disabilities, immigrants and other
vulnerable groups living in the state.
CityCare's staff and volunteers engage with the wider community of Australia through programs, services and projects that seek to strengthen families, empower young people and see
vulnerable groups connected into community.
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