The phrase
"vulnerable people" refers to individuals who are at a higher risk or more likely to be harmed or affected negatively by certain situations or circumstances. These people may need extra care, support, or protection due to their age, health condition, or other factors that make them more susceptible to harm.
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It's becoming the norm to believe that the
most vulnerable people in society are the cause of their own problems.
I accept that welfare should be targeted on the poorest and most
vulnerable people in society, and that they should be protected from reductions in the rate of spending.
The heat is on for developed countries to increase finance
for vulnerable people in developing countries to minimize and address loss and damage.
And to repeat, it is the world's poorest and most
vulnerable people who are likely to suffer the bulk of these damages.
This description of the average consumer is consistent with the legislature's intention to
protect vulnerable persons from the dangers of certain advertising techniques.
If they are experiencing negative effects, the elderly and
other vulnerable people near wells are likely to also be at risk.
Our concern is that the thought of a potential legal bill at the end of a case could deter some of the most
vulnerable people from seeking justice in the first place.
The government hopes this registry will deter people who have a history of abuse from applying for jobs
with vulnerable people.
It is hoped the funds raised will
help vulnerable people including those struggling with addiction or mental health issues, and families affected by dementia.
It's better than knowingly putting
vulnerable people at risk for illnesses that modern science has the power to prevent, too.
And the most
vulnerable people live in the poorest nations, which are least responsible for causing climate change and least able to cope with the consequences.
Unfortunately these dirty tactics work, particularly with
more vulnerable people who are very keen to have someone special in their lives.
Being too vulnerable myself, I recognize that quality when I see it in others, and it is my belief that few professions are as highly populated by
vulnerable people as science.
Too many courts are denying basic access to justice by using fees and fines to force the most
vulnerable people into the criminal justice system.
However, there are certain types of criminal record searches, such as something called a «
vulnerable person check» where a peace bond will still show up even after it has expired.
And vaccinated individuals also protect
vulnerable people such as those with immune conditions and severe allergies who can not get vaccinated.
While the results of this study show
how vulnerable a person can be to voice attacks, there are ways to prevent one's voice from being stolen.
This law would not compromise the safety of
potentially vulnerable people; it would better protect those who are vulnerable now because of a lack of upfront safeguards.
There, they will make decisions that affect the lives of millions of marginalized and
vulnerable people whose day - to - day lives they know very little about.
The government has already launched an initiative designed to transform hostels from places people can stay the night to training and educational hubs to help
vulnerable people back into work.
We are disappointed in the limited progress this conference has made to address the need for finance to help the most
vulnerable people cope with the impacts of climate change that are already unavoidable.
He
said vulnerable people such as the old and poor would be the worst affected, and that world leaders had not yet accepted their countries would have to adapt to the likely consequences.
Essential services are delivered with compassion and respect to
offer vulnerable people in our region the tools they need to build healthier, more stable lives.
But she said social workers had considerable power over the lives
of vulnerable people and said trust was a precious professional commodity.
We hope for an agreement that manages the risks we all face, that seeks to
protect vulnerable people and ecosystems, and that will keep global warming as low as possible.
In particular, the study found that coaching was effective
for vulnerable people who typically had worse control of their chronic condition at baseline.
Even if you don't feel like you want the flu shot for yourself, consider getting it to protect the
more vulnerable people you interact with.
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