In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, Saoirse Brady, Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust, talks with Marian Quinn about the need for reform of sentencing practices, the impact of prison on families and children, and what’s needed to reduce offending. 

In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention engages with Sheila Gilheany, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, in which she discusses the impact of alcohol misuse on children, and shares some fascinating insights about the relationship between policy and the alcohol industry. Listeners should be aware that elements of this interview may trigger an emotional response. [May 2024, Duration 52.30] 

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13. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, Marian Quinn talks with Joe Slattery, the coordinator of the North Star Project in Limerick. Joe is an addiction counsellor and they discuss trauma, parenting and why men need to show vulnerability. Listeners should note that this episode contains sensitive subject matter and an instance of swearing [Duration 37.36].

12. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, Marian Quinn talks with retired District and High Court Judge Michael White, about missed opportunities, youth offending, and sentencing options, with a focus on preventing criminal justice engagement [Duration: 27.45].

11. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, Marian Quinn talks to Ahmed Hassan, a Community Sponsorship support worker for Doras. Join us as Marian chats with Ahmed about working with people in the asylum process, the direct provision system and how we can offset some of its negative impact [Duration 37.40].

10. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention Marian Quinn chats with Maureen Looney, a founding member of Dublin Safer Families Service. Maureen has worked with the Daughter’s of Charity Child and Family Service for over 20 years as a Family Worker and Deputy Manager and reflects on the challenges and rewards of supporting families impacted by domestic violence and coercive control [Duration: 41.45]

9. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, Dr Edel McGinnity, a Dublin City GP, talks about her observations of how poverty and disadvantage impact on health outcomes, and describes the work of ‘Deep End’, an organisation supporting GPs working in disadvantaged communities. She discusses the inverse care theory and explains her commitment to improving the physical and mental health for those in difficult circumstances. [Duration: 32:49]

8. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, Marian Quinn chats with Alice Malone about her years of working in disadvantaged communities, her commitment to community development principles and what keeps her going on the tough days. [Duration: 35:02]

7. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, we talk with Dympna Cunnane from the Our Time programme in England. Dympna talks about the impact on children of a parent having mental health issues, and the value of giving families a language and tools to discuss an often taboo subject. For more information on Our Time visit https://ourtime.org.uk/ [Duration: 36:22]

6. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, Marian Quinn talks with Sylda Langford, one of the most influential civil servants in the area of child and family services. Sylda shares her experiences and insights relating to policy development, inter departmental work and accessing funding. [Duration: 35:54]

5. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, our host Marian Quinn meets Christine Dowling, a Project Worker with Extern on the Intense Home Support Scheme. They discuss relationship based engagement, and how Christine develops sustainable supports for vulnerable families. [Duration: 25:53]

4. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, our host Marian Quinn meets Eddie Darcy, a long time youth worker with particular expertise in working with young people at risk. They discuss Eddies belief in always sticking with young people and never giving up. Eddie also talks about some of the structural issues facing young people at risk. [Duration: 41:47]

3. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, we meet Shannon Baker. Originally from Darndale on Dublin’s Northside. Shannon shares her experience as a youth leader in her community, and reflects on some of the supports she had growing up that influenced her in making positive life choices. [Duration: 29:03]

2. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, we meet Anne Genockey, the Deputy CEO of An Cosan, a community education centre in Tallaght. Anne chats with Marian Quinn about her journey as an adult learner living in Jobstown to becoming an inspirational role model and leader in her community. [Duration: 33:08]

1. In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention Marian Quinn chats with Vivien Geiran, former Director General of the Probation Service, about his career, the relationship between poverty and crime, and what needs to change at a policy and practice level to avoid young people’s engagement in the criminal justice system. [Duration: 31:37]