Internet safety and early sexualisation are some of the main concerns facing children in Ireland today.
The ISPCC has launched it's annual report which calls on the Government to launch a cyber safety strategy.
CEO of the ISPCC Grainia Long says there are major concerns over the amount of children able to access pornography online.
Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone says an internet safety strategy is high on the Government's agenda.
Minister Katherine Zappone speaking at the launch of the @ISPCCChildline annual report today. pic.twitter.com/IxwrAcNz97
— Kim Buckley (@KiiimBuckley) July 21, 2016
Also speaking at the event was 16 year old Jasmine Draper, a member of the Children’s Advisory Committee at the ISPCC, which gives feedback on issues facing kids today.
The wonderful Jasmine Draper from our Childrens Advisory Council addressing the AGM, @GrainiaLong and @KZapponeTD pic.twitter.com/1MMCSv1FJp
— ISPCC Childline (@ISPCCChildline) July 21, 2016
Young people are also suffering with poor self image and mental health issues, with 420 thousand calls answered by Childline in 2015.
Grainia Long says they've seen positives outcomes for thousands of children who've received support from the ISPCC.
The main purpose of these services is to ensure the voice of the child is heard and the work makes a lasting difference in the life of each child.
Kim Buckley has this report:
