Up to 300 children contact Childline about sexual abuse each year, says ISPCC
The free listening support service says 100 children who contacted the helpline in the past six months reported suicidal ideation
Childline
Deposit return scheme: more than 400m containers processed since February
Operator Re-turn has teamed up with events such as Electric Picnic to offer attendees the chance to donate to charity
Almost 1,100 children called support line over Christmas period
ISPCC reports 20% increase in number of calls to Childline between December 23rd and Christmas Day
Retired judge’s warning about stark crisis in child welfare services comes as no surprise
Lack of suitable residential placements for vulnerable children requires a national strategy and buy-in from Government and society
‘A lot of our Christmas volunteers have been through really difficult periods and want to pay it forward’
Hundreds of people are giving their time over the holiday period to support those in crisis, both in person and on helplines
‘Christmas isn’t all Santa and reindeer for everyone’
Rise in domestic abuse and impact of restrictions on children overlooked, say Childline workers
Abuse survivor in ‘Cinderella’ case urges others to speak out
People should not suffer in silence, says Cora Desmond (21) after stepmother is jailed
Sex exploitation of children on rise in North as more seek counselling
Childline calls for better relationship and sexual education as young targeted online
George Michael revealed in artworks by Hirst and Emin
Key pieces being sold from the late singer’s art collection reflect his life and demons
Childline received 1,020 calls on Christmas day
The phone line reported children calling after witnessing domestic violence and abuse
Childline warns night-time service may close due to funding
Over €1 million needed to ‘prevent 45,000 voices being silenced’, claims ISPCC
Behind the News: Monica Rowe – Childline volunteer
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children says a funding shortfall might threaten its 24-hour helpline
Childline sees 20 per cent drop in funding
ISPCC says it may no longer be able to provide 24-hour service
Slane sex act photos: a salutary lesson of how social media can exploit and abuse
Experts say more awareness needed of consequences of sharing material online
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