Research/Policy Reports
Research/Policy Reports
Please click on the links below to access our reports (2005-Present)
2024 |
Daniels, N., Kennan, D. (2024) Building Children’s Futures: Using Children’s Rights to Recover from the Global Pandemic. Galway: University of Galway
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Brady, B., Duffy, L., Flynn, P., Crosse, R., Keenaghan, C., Morrissey, S. (2024) Mentoring for Access, Retention and Student Success: A review of practice in the West-North West Cluster of Higher Education Institutions: Summary Report. Galway: University of Galway & ATU. |
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Silke, C., Brady, B., & Heary, C. (2024). Adolescent Mental Health & Adversity: Profiles & Trends in the West of Ireland from 2018-2022. Galway, Ireland: UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre. |
2023 |
Lynch, F. (2023) The Early Years Sector: A Case Study in Policy Development. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, University of Galway. |
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McGregor, C., Devaney, C., Buckley, S.A. (2023) Language, Terminology and Representation Relating to Ireland’s Institutions Historically Known as ‘Mother and Baby Homes’, ‘County Homes’ and related Institutions. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, University of Galway. |
2022 |
Brady, B., Silke, C., Shaw, A. (2022) A Rapid Review of the Benefits and Outcomes of Universal Youth Work. Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Dublin. |
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Silke, C., and Brady, B. (2022). Youth mentoring as a supportive resource for young people involved with CAMHS: An exploratory study. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, University of Galway. |
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Devaney, C., Churchill, H., Abela, A., & Jackson, R. (2022).A framework for child and family support in Europe. Building comprehensive support systems. [Policy brief]. EurofamNet. |
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Flynn, N., Murray, C., Keane, E. & Kealy, C. (2022). ‘Keeping what worked best’: Living and Learning Beyond COVID-19. Summary of Key Findings and Associated Actions from the Crisis Coping Project. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, University of Galway |
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Keane, E., Kealy, C., Dolan, Flynn, P., Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Furey,E., Mac Ruairc, G. and Murray, C. (2022). ‘The Impact of COVID19 on young people Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people’s living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series |
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Devaney, C., Crosse, R., O’Connor, P. and Jackson, R. (2022) Tusla – Child and Family Agency Parenting Support and Parental Participation Research Findings. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
2021 |
O’Regan, C., Brady, B., Connolly, C. (2021). Bridging worlds: New learning spaces for new times: Evaluation Report. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Dolan, P., and Brennan, M. (2021) A Scientific Underpinning for the Youth as Researchers Programme, UNESCO Paris. |
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Silke, C., Davitt, E., Flynn, N., Shaw, A., and Dolan, P. (2021). The Activating Social Empathy School Evaluation 2021. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Silke, C., Mullen, P., Dolan, P., Brady, B. and Haslam, S. (2021). Activating Social Empathy: Community Pilot Evaluation. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Jackson, R., Devaney, C., and Brady, B. (2021). Conceptualising Participation in Practice in YAP Ireland: A Case Study. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Devaney, C., Kealy, C., Canavan, J. and McGregor, C. (2021) A review of international experiences in relation to the implementation of a statutory duty for interagency collaboration to ensure the protection and welfare of children. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway. |
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Devaney, C., Christiansen, Ø., Holzer, J., MacDonald, M., Matias, M., Piessens, A., Salamon, E. & Kealy, C. (2021). The conceptualisation and delivery of family support in Europe : A review of academic literature. EurofamNet. |
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Kovačič, T., Forkan, C., Dolan, P. & Rodriguez, L. (2021). Enabling an Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education for All; Through the Implementation of a New Evidence-Based Model on Educational Progression and Transformation. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway. |
2020 |
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Coogan, D & Mooney, J (2020) Ireland - Country Report in Dominelli, D, Harrikari, T, Mooney, J, Leskošek, V and Kennedy Tsunoda, E Covid 19 and Social Work – A Collection of Country Reports Berne, International Federation of Social Workers. |
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Devaney, C., Crosse, R., Rodriguez, L., and Silke, C. (2020). A study of Tusla - Child and Family Agency’s actions and decision-making process following An Garda Síochána’s application of Section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Cunningham, J.A., Dolan, B. and McGregor, C. (2020) Preparing scientists for the principal investigator role and impact in the medical device sector [White paper]. Galway: CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Brady, B., Devaney, C., Crosse R., Rodriguez, L., and Silke, C. (2020). Strengths and Challenges of the YAP Community Based Advocate Model. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
2019 |
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Rodríguez L., and Devaney C. (2019). An analysis of Significant Event Notifications to inform Tusla’s alternative care policy and practice developments. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Furey, E., and & Canavan, J. (2019). A review on the availability and comparability of statistics on child protection and welfare, including children in care, collated by Tusla: Child and Family Agency with statistics published in other jurisdictions. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway |
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Rooney, C., and Canavan, J. (2019) Exploring ethnic data collection for the Child and Family Agency |
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Malone, P., Canavan, J., Devaney, C., and Mc Gregor, C. (2018) Comparing areas of commonality and distinction between the national practice models of Meitheal and Signs of Safety |
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Kovacic, T.. Forkan, C., Dolan, P., Canavan, J., Furey, E., Shaw, A. & Dolan, B. (2019). Identifying Innovative Models for Supporting Vulnerable Learners Achieve Educational Progression; Early findings from an Evaluation of Social Innovation Fund Ireland's Education Fund. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre. |
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Silke, C., Brady, B., & Dolan, P. (2019) Relational dynamics in youth Mentoring: A mixed-methods study. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre. |
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Silke, C., Boylan, C., Brady, B., & Dolan, P. (2019). ‘Empathy, Social Values and Civic Behaviour among Early Adolescents in Ireland: Composite Report.’ Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre. |
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Silke, C., Brady, B., Boylan, C., & Dolan, P. (2019). Empathy, Social Values and Civic Behaviour among Early Adolescents in Ireland: Scientific Report . Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre. |
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Boylan, C., Brady, B., Silke, C, Dolan, P. (2019). Empathy, Social Values and Civic Behaviour among Early Adolescents in Ireland:Policy and Curriculum Review and Key Informant Findings. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre. |
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Devaney, C. and Rooney, C. (2018) The Feasibility Of Conducting A Longitudinal Study On Children In Care Or Children Leaving Care Within The Irish Context. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
2018 |
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O’Connor, P., McGregor, C. and Devaney, C. (2018)Newspaper Content Analysis: Print Media Coverage of Ireland’s Child and Family Agency (Tusla) 2014-2017, Galway: The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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McGregor, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2018) Public Awareness of Parenting, Prevention and Family Support Services: Population Survey Final Report. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Ms Edel Tierney, Dr Danielle Kennan, Dr Cormac Forkan, Dr Bernadine Brady and Ms Rebecca Jackson (November2018) ‘Speak Up’: Participation of Children and Young People in Decisions About their Lives in Tusla Services. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway. |
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Jackson, R., Brady, B., Forkan, C., Tierney, E. and Kennan, D., (2018) Collective participation for children in care: A formative evaluation of the Tusla / EPIC Foster Care Action Groups. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway. |
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Chaskin, R.J., McGregor, C., and Brady, B. (2018) Engaging Urban Youth: Community, Citizenship, and Democracy. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Rodriguez, L., Cassidy, A. and Devaney, C. (2018) Meitheal and Child and Family Support Networks Process and Outcomes Pilot Study: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Malone, P. and Canavan, J. (2018) Systems Change: Final Evaluation Report on Tusla’s Prevention, Partnership and Family Support Programme. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Rodriguez, L., Cassidy, A. and Devaney, C. (2018) Meitheal and Child and Family Support Networks Final Report: Tusla’s Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Tierney, E., Kennan, D., Forkan, C., Brady, B. and Jackson, R. (2018) Children’s Participation Work Package Final Report: Tusla’s Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Crosse, R. and Devaney, C. (2018) Parenting Support and Parental Participation Work Package Final Report: Tusla’s Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Shaw, A. and Canavan, J. (2018) Commissioning Work Package Final Report: Tusla’s Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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McGregor, C., Canavan J. and O’Connor, P. (2018) Public Awareness Work Package Final Report: Tusla’s Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Rodriguez, L., Cassidy, A. and Devaney, C. (2018) Meitheal and Child and Family Support Networks Process and Outcomes Study. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Cassidy, A., Rodriguez, L. and Devaney, C. (2018) A Retrospective Study of the Meitheal Model. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway. |
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Cassidy, A., Rodriguez, L., and Devaney, C. (2018) The Child and Family Support Networks Research Study. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Crosse, R. and Devaney, C. (2018)Parental Participation: Overall Survey Findings. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Crosse, R. and Devaney, C. (2018) Parenting Support and Parental Participation: Qualitative Interview Findings. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Crosse, R. and Devaney, C. (2018) Report of Parental Participation Seed-Funded Projects: Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Crosse, R. and Devaney, C. (2018) Second Report of the Parenting Support Champions Regional Learning Group. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Crosse, R. and Devaney, C. (2018) Tusla’s Parenting Support Champions Project: Process, Implementation and Outcome. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Rodriguez L., Dolan, P. and Brady, B. (2018) Exploring the Impact of Mentoring Relationships in Adolescent Empathy: A Mixed Methods Approach. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
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Chaskin, R.J., McGregor, C. and Brady, B. (2018) Supporting Youth Civic and Political Engagement: Supranational and National Policy Frameworks in Comparative Perspective. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway. |
2017 |
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Parental Participation Survey ReportCrosse, R., Devaney, C. and Connolly, N. (2017) Parental Participation Survey Report. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway. |
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Parenting Support Champions Questionnaire ReportCrosse, R. and Devaney, C. (2017) Parenting Support Champions Questionnaire Report. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway. |
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Interim Report on the Meitheal Process and Outcomes StudyRodriguez, L., Cassidy, A. and Devaney, C. (2017) Interim Report on the Meitheal Process and Outcomes Study. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway. |
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Outcomes for Permanence and Stability for Children in Long-term CareMoran, L., McGregor, C. and Devaney, C. (2017) The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, The National University of Ireland, Galway |
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The Evaluation of the Mol an Óige Common Sense Parenting Programme 2017Reddy, J. and Canavan, J. (2017) The Evaluation of the Mol an Óige Common Sense Parenting Programme. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI, Galway. |
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Shaw, A. and Canavan, J. (2017) Introducing Commissioning in Ireland: Establishing a Baseline. Galway: The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway.Shaw. A, Canavan, J., (2016) The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, the National University of Ireland, Galway. |
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McGreal, B. and Kennan, D. (2017) The Perspectives of Educational Welfare Officers on Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-Making, prior to the Implementation of the Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support. Galway: The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway.McGreal, B. Kennan, D, (2016) The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, the National University of Ireland, Galway. |
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Parenting Support and Parental Participation: Mapping Parenting Support in the Irish ContextConnolly, N., Devaney C., Crosse, R (2016) The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, the National University of Ireland, Galway. |
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2016 |
Commissioning in Ireland: Exploring the Landscape for Child and Family Services: A Literature ReviewShaw. A, Canavan, J., (2016) The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, the National University of Ireland, Galway. |
Meitheal and Child and Family Support Networks: Early Implementation of Meitheal and the Child and Family Support Networks: Lessons from the fieldCassidy, A., Devaney, C. and McGregor, C. (2016) The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, the National University of Ireland, Galway |
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Exploring the Effectiveness of Structures and Procedures Intended to Support Children’s Participation in Child Welfare, Child Protection and Alternative Care Services: A Literature ReviewKennan, D., Brady. B., and Forkan, C. (2016) The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, the National University of Ireland, Galway |
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Public Awareness of Parenting, Prevention and Family Support Services: Population Survey Baseline Report 2016McGregor, C., & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2016). The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, the National University of Ireland, Galway |
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Parenting Support and Parental Participation: Working with Families: A Review of the Literature on Parental ParticipationConnolly, N., Devaney C., (2016) The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, the National University of Ireland, Galway |
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Lone Parents and Activation, What Works and Why: A Review of the International Evidence in the Irish ContextMillar, M. and Crosse, R. (2016) . The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre , NUI Galway. |
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Scoping Review of International and Irish Literature on Outcomes for Permanence and Stability for Children in CareMoran, L., Devaney, C., McGregor, C. and Reddy, J. 2016 |
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‘Hoping for a Better Tomorrow’: A Process Study Evaluation of the Greater Tomorrow Crèche and Ballyhaunis Community Preschool Services, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. GalwayMoran, L., Garrity. S., McGregor, C. and Devaney, C. 2016 |
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Tusla Child and Family Agency: Research Needs AnalysisDr Rosemary Crosse and Dr John Canavan, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway 2016 |
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