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Everyone must be alert to the possibility that children or young people they are in contact with may be suffering abuse or neglect. Relatives, friends, neighbours, professionals and voluntary workers are well placed to be aware of a child’s welfare.
It is everyone’s responsibility to protect children and young people and keep them as safe as possible. You should always inform Tusla if you are concerned that a child or young person may have been, is being or is at risk of being abused or neglected.
| Charitable Organizations | Location | Est. |
Services |
| Tusla | Dublin | January 2014 |
Supporting and promoting the development, welfare and protection of children, and the effective functioning of families |
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Gov.ie |
Dublin | 2004 |
Provides information support in relation to Child Protection and Welfare |
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Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children |
Dublin | 1889 |
The ISPCC provides a range of services directly to children and families and advocates for change to enhance the lives of children in Ireland. |
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Family Carers Ireland |
Dublin | 1987 |
Family Carers Ireland is the national charity supporting the 355,000 family carers across the country who care for loved ones such as children or adults with physical or intellectual disabilities, frail older people, the terminally ill or those suffering from chronic illnesses or addiction. |
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COPE Foundation |
Cork | 1957 |
Cope Foundation supports over 2,800 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism |
Everyone must be alert to the possibility that children or young people they are in contact with may be suffering abuse or neglect. With schools, clubs and other services closed, it’s important that we look out for children as a community. Relatives, friends, neighbours, professionals and voluntary workers are well placed to be aware of a child’s welfare.
It is everyone’s responsibility to protect children and young people and keep them as safe as possible. You should always inform Tusla if you are concerned that a child or young person may have been, is being or is at risk of being abused or neglected.
You can report your concern by telephone or in writing to the local duty social work office in the area where the child lives. Further information about reporting concerns and contact details for duty social work offices nationwide can be found on the Tusla website.
In cases of emergency, where a child or young person appears to be at immediate and serious risk, contact An Garda Síochána.
Tusla, the Child and Family Agency is responsible for child protection and welfare services in Ireland. All referrals or concerns about children are being screened and assessed in line with normal practice and where a child is at immediate risk, they receive an immediate response.
Anyone with a concern about a child’s safety or welfare should contact their local duty social work office using details on the Tusla website, or report a concern to Tusla online.
Tusla are running a social media campaign on child protection, with videos on reporting concerns and recognising child abuse. The full campaign is available online.
Children First promotes the protection of children and young people from abuse and neglect, by setting out what individuals and organisations need to do to keep children safe, and how to deal with concerns about a child’s safety or welfare.
Childline is a national listening service for all children and young people in Ireland. It is private, confidential and non-judgemental and can be contacted for free from anywhere in Ireland. Childline can be contacted by any child or young person by calling 1800 66 66 66 or chatting online.
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d839a6-child-protection-and-welfare/ [1]
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