S.L. 350.15 Art. 2

The Vulnerable People 2.1 It is not easy to compile a list of people considered to be vulnerable as it could be a permanent condition or one related to a particular period in the lifetime of someone who is not normally considered to be vulnerable. 2.2 In these Requirements individuals considered to be vulnerable are children, senior citizens with certain problems, those involved in abusive relationships mainly sexual or emotional, and some, though not all, persons having a mental or physical impairment. Amongst others one could include prisoners, refugees, victims of usury, drugs and alcohol. For the purposes of these Requirements a "child" or "children" or a "minor", unless the context otherwise requires, means a person who has not attained eighteen years of age.

2.3 This term also covers those who due to certain circumstances in life, are considered vulnerable for a given period of time. These include certain individuals who are mourning the loss of a loved one, people who have lost their job or are facing difficulties in their career, couples going through great difficulties in their relationship, people going through grave financial problems, those who are either themselves ill or involved with the sickness of their loved ones, as well as those who, for whatever reason, are feeling down, oppressed and generally going through a tough period of uncertainty.