What Does Right Of Place Do?
Mission Statement
Supporting Survivors of Institutional Child Abuse and their Families
" Right of Place second chance is a vision and values driven organization which offers a professional service to its members. We support their entitlements and Rights by empowering them through the promotion of trust, respect and self confidence. We provide practical help and offer a forum for communication, information, validation, peer support and encouragement to all survivors who suffered as children in State run institutions."
What is Right of Place Second Chance's Vision?
- Right of Place is based upon a vision which says that the situation of Survivors and their families of start run institutions should be recognized and acknowledged by state and citizens through meaningful engagement with survivor's.
- Right of Place is committed to providing co-ordinated services which meet international best standards of excellence, and are built on evidence-based practice.
- Right of Place seeks to be an authoritative, experienced voice in influencing the drafting of public policy and strategy and in informing public opinion. Drawing on our members’ experiences.
- Right of Place communications will reflect the real position and real needs of those still struggling in their everyday lives as a result of their child hood trauma.
- Right of Place want an end to Social Isolation, Poverty and Homelessness for Survivors.
- Right of Place presents itself as a professional resource for consultation and training with agencies in the statutory and voluntary sector.
- Through our work we aim to highlight the continued need for supporting all survivors of state run Institutions and their extended families. It remains a core principle of Right of Place to change the attitude of Government and all statutory agencies who interact with this special group of Citizens.
Services
- One to one meetings
- Membership and group approach
- Information on survivor support
- Information on general education, welfare and
work opportunities - Network & peer support
Who Can Use The Service?
Right of Place is set up to help Survivors members, and their Families.
Where Are Right Of Place Offices?
We have offices in the following regions: Cork / Kerry, Waterford / Eastern Area, Limerick, Galway / Western Area.
