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ISPCC reveals that for many children in Ireland Christmas simply did not happen with over 1000 children reaching out to Childline over the Christmas period

26 December 2023 /
Today (December 26th) will be one of busiest days of the year for Childline with data showing a 20% increase in contacts made to Ireland’s only 24-hour listening service for
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Childline by ISPCC reports over 100 contacts made in relation to sexual abuse in past month

27 November 2023 /
Ireland’s only 24hour listening service for children and young people launches national Christmas appeal as harrowing statistics reveal up to 10 contacts per week from teenagers pertaining to rape Dublin,
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A new national hub for ISPCC as “Team Childline” logs over one million hours dedicated to listening to children and young people 24/7

16 November 2023 /
ISPCC CEO John Church with Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman For 35 years, Childline has been part of the fabric of Irish society and as we celebrate the opening of our new national hub in
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Every day, men and women across Ireland help the ISPCC to make lasting differences in the lives of children and young people across Ireland. Can you help the ISPCC to listen to, support and empower children? Find out more about becoming a volunteer here.
The ISPCC is heavily reliant on fundraising and very grateful for the public’s generous support. The organisation also receives funding through campaigns and events, corporate partners, trusts, foundations and government bodies. You can find out more about how to support our work to protect children here.
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ISPCC Missing Children's Hotline 116000

Among the services it provides, the ISPCC runs Childline and the National Missing Children’s Hotline.​ The Missing Children’s Hotline provides emotional support and advice to children, parents and carers when a child is missing.

We also provide up to date information on current missing children across Ireland. This information is provided by An Garda Siochana. 

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