Who we are

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) was founded in 1889.  It is Ireland’s oldest and most well-known children’s charity.  The ISPCC has a long, proud history of service delivery and advocacy on behalf of children.
 

Why we exist

The ISPCC exists to:

• Ensure all children are given the chance to feel love and happiness
• Stop discrimination and exclusion of children
• End cruelty and injustice to children

Our vision

To see an Ireland where all children are heard and valued.

Mission statement

To advocate on behalf of all children in Ireland, and to provide a range of independent and unique services which are preventative and empowering in nature.

 

Our targets

• Inclusion – to include children in society
• Support – giving children the support they need to work through emotional problems
• Protection - preventing cruelty to children
• Consultation & Participation - seeing children as equals and letting them have a say
• Citizenship - valuing children’s rights as citizens

 

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