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  1. safeguardingnoun

    protection

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  1. Safeguarding

    Safeguarding is a term used in the United Kingdom and Ireland to denote measures to protect the health, well-being and human rights of individuals, which allow people—especially children, young people and vulnerable adults—to live free from abuse, harm and neglect.Any child can be considered to be at risk of harm or abuse, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sex or religion. The UK government has enacted legislation and published guidance to protect children from maltreatment, prevent the impairment of children's health or development, ensure children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care, and enable children and young people to have the best outcomes. Responsibility for these aims is deemed to lie with everyone who comes into contact with children and families.Adults in need of safeguarding help are generally elderly and frail, and either live alone or in care homes with little support from family members. They may have mental health issues, a physical disability or learning difficulties. Professional carers ideally focus on empowerment, protection, prevention, proportionate responses, partnership and accountability to safeguard vulnerable adults. In Birmingham and the West Midlands, the term 'adults at risk' is preferred over 'vulnerable adults'.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of safeguarding in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of safeguarding in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of safeguarding in a Sentence

  1. Patrick Morrisey:

    While we’re obviously disappointed by the court’s decision, we maintain our strong belief that life is precious and must be defended at every stage, that includes safeguarding unborn children from pain, while also protecting the life of the mother. We will review the court’s decision and consider potential options.

  2. The National Security Agency:

    By emphasizing accountability across all levels of the enterprise, and transparently reporting errors and violations to outside oversight authorities, NSA protects privacy and civil liberties while safeguarding the nation and our allies.

  3. Ben Wizner:

    As usual, the government's threats have nothing to do with safeguarding national security, and everything to do with avoiding scandal and embarrassment.

  4. Vytenis Andriukaitis:

    Rest assured that Federal Communications Commission will keep abreast of future developments in view of safeguarding the health of the European citizens at the highest level possible.

  5. Xu Hairong:

    Some waver on clear cut issues of opposing ethnic division and safeguarding ethnic and national unity, and even support participating in violent terrorist acts.

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