Co Tyrone Childline counsellor proud to work through Christmas Day to help vulnerable kids Omagh woman Eva Czabanik won’t be wrapping any last minute presents or peeling potatoes this Christmas Eve Belfast Live · Dec 23, 2022
Urgent warning for parents over 'must-have' VR headsets ahead of Christmas Childline has released a scary encounter one secondary-school aged girl had with an older man who asked to kiss her while inside the metaverse Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022
Heartfelt tributes to young Edinburgh dad as tragic death leaves pals 'crushed' Close friends of Jamie Stenhouse came together to help raise funds for his funeral after he sadly passed away. Childhood friend Jacqui is incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated. Edinburgh Live · Dec 15, 2022
Grand jury finds sexual assault, abuse and cover-ups at Pennsylvania juvenile detention center PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania grand jury investigating conditions inside Delaware County’s youth detention facility — which was emptied in March 2021 after allegations of rampant abuse were raised — has found systemic problems and a “dangerous absence of oversight” enabled violence, sexual abuse and other maltreatment. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 13, 2022
Cost of living: Childline calls in Northern Ireland up 40% as children worry about rising costs Despite these increases, the charity is seeing a drop in volunteers across Northern Ireland Belfast Live · Dec 13, 2022
Eight in ten adults plan to be charitable this Christmas - including donating money Nearly half of Brits plan to be more charitable this festive season compared to last year - with food and clothes donations also high on the list Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022
From growing kits to memberships: the best ethical gifts for grandchildren of all ages Stuck on what to buy for your grandchildren this Christmas? We have you covered with these affordable presents The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022
Inside new Leeds NSPCC hub that's bringing vital services for children and families to the city The new city centre hub means families can come in for face-to-face support as they use services such as ones helping them recover from domestic or sexual abuse Leeds Live · Oct 10, 2022
Government likely to stop funding trust linked to 1098 States will be given “flexibility” to keep social workers as call operators The Hindu · Sep 22, 2022
Centre hanging up on 1098; children will have to call 112 Many are up in arms because Childline 1098 has been a very effective and successful project, and is meant exclusively for children, unlike 112, which deals with emergencies related to police matters, health and women’s safety The Hindu · Sep 13, 2022
Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears accused of child sexual abuse Comedians accused of ‘intentional infliction of emotional distress, gross negligence, sexual battery, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse of a minor’ The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
Teenagers with Covid-inflated GCSE grades ‘struggle with A-Levels’ GCSE results are expected to drop after students took exams for the first time for three years Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2022
Andhra Pradesh: Child rights panel orders inquiry into death of tribal girl Vakalamma, who was rescued from a railway sation, died of ill helath The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022
Childline appeals for West Lothian volunteers The leading charity is urging people to follow the example of a West Lothian woman and become one of its volunteers. Daily Record · Aug 18, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022 A-level grades in Northern Ireland up on last comparative year as exams return In Northern Ireland 44% of students received a grade A or above, compared with 29.4% in 2019.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022 Thousands to receive AS and A-level results across Northern Ireland This year saw student sit exams after several years of disruption during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022 First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-level results Grades are expected to be down on 2021 but higher than pre-pandemic.
Belfast Live · Aug 17, 2022 First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-Levels results Grades are expected to be lower than during the pandemic but higher than 2019.
The Hindu · Aug 16, 2022 Girl gang-raped by father’s friends in Kerala Incident happened two months ago when girl was alone at house
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022 Emergency mental health referrals for young people hit record high, data reveals Some 982 under-18s were referred to crisis care teams in May 2022, an increase of 37 per cent on the previous month
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 Holyrood minister urges students to consider college as first-choice destination Further education minister Jamie Hepburn made the call as pupils across Scotland received the results of their SQA exams on Tuesday.
Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022 Councillor encourages students to find "what they love" on results day tomorrow Children's charity NSPCC Scotland reminds young people that help and advice are at hand
Wales Online · Aug 6, 2022 The selflessness and 'privilege' that comes with volunteering at Childline in the words of those who do it These selfless people say it's an "honour" to provide an ear to those who need it
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022 Bob Dylan accuser drops sexual abuse case after claims she destroyed ‘dozens of critical emails’ Musician’s team say it is ‘outrageous’ the case was brought in the first place
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022 Mena Suvari says being raped aged 12 ‘sucked the life out of me’ The actor first revealed she was sexually abused in her memoir