by CARI Admin | Jan 29, 2026 | Featured, Media Coverage
By Kitty Holland A national service for children affected by sex abuse saw a rise in reports of sexually harmful behaviour among children. Of 109 new referrals to Children At Risk in Ireland (Cari) last year, 29 involved children engaging in unsafe or...
by CARI Admin | Jan 29, 2026 | Featured, News, Press Releases
Sexual harm against children in Ireland is escalating, evolving and increasingly driven by online and AI-enabled threats. That’s according to national child abuse agency, Children at Risk Ireland (CARI) who launch their new future strategy in Dublin this morning....
by CARI Admin | Jan 28, 2026 | Featured, Media Coverage, News
By Aisling Kenny The mother of a 15-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted by four boys her own age has said that the assault had a detrimental impact on her daughter’s life. Mary, who does not want to be identified, said that her daughter was out with friends...
by CARI Admin | Jan 28, 2026 | Featured, Media Coverage
By Cormac O’Keeffe A child sexual abuse treatment service is reporting a sharp rise in sexually harmful behaviour among children. Children at Risk Ireland (Cari) says increased exposure to online pornography, online grooming, and image-based abuse is having a...
by CARI Admin | Nov 18, 2025 | Featured, News, Press Releases
As Ireland marks the European Day for the Protection of Children, national charity CARI has launched its Season of Care Appeal. The campaign urges the public to “give the gift of care” this Christmas by supporting children affected by sexual abuse. CARI (Children at...
by CARI Admin | May 13, 2024 | Featured, News, Press Releases
Ireland’s national child sexual abuse charity, CARI, say their funding is now stable for 2024 but waiting lists cannot be tackled without further funding. CEO Emer O’Neill has welcomed confirmation that Tusla will provide them with €775,000 for 2024. “We now have...
