2010

A Formative Evaluation of the Jobstown Alternative Response Model (ARM)

 Dr John Canavan and Mr Fergal Landy

The Alternative Response Model provides families with the option of a non-investigative, family-friendly assessment and utilises a less structured, more family driven approach to delivery of services.
The overall aim of the evaluation was to describe the development of the ARM model to date, and to inform its continued evolution and implementation.

• ‌‌A Formative Evaluation of the Jobstown Alternative Response Model

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Best Practice Guide: Dr Cormac Forkan,  Dr John Canavan , Professor Pat Dolan, Dr Ciara Bradley, Dr Bernadine Brady , Dr Catherine Carty ,  Dr Liam Coen ,  Dr Carmel Devaney, Dr Noreen Kearns, Ms Anne Kenny, Dr Brian Merriman and  Dr Connie O'Regan
Toolkit: Dr Cormac Forkan, Dr John Canavan, Dr Carmel Devaney and Professor Pat Dolan

A youth café is a safe, dedicated, quality meeting space for young people ranging in age from 10 to 25 years. In the National Recreation Policy for Young People, called Teenspace and published by the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (OMCYA) in 2007, youth cafés were identified as a key need by and for young people (OMCYA, 2007a). The Government is now committed to the expanded provision of youth cafés on a phased basis around the country.

This research on Youth Cafés in Ireland included a A Best Practice Guide, commissioned by the OMCYA on behalf of the National Children’s Advisory Council with the aim of contributing to the formation of a solid policy foundation for the support and development of the youth café model of intervention with children and young people in Ireland.

The purpose of the  Youth Café Toolkit was to provide guidance on how to set up and run a youth café in Ireland and was designed to assist in the practicalities and day to day issues for anybody involved in the management of a youth café. 

• Youth Cafe Best Practice Guide 2010
• Youth Cafe toolkit 2010‌

A Study of Young Carers in the Irish Population

 Dr Allyn Fives, Danielle Kennan, Dr John Canavan, Dr Bernadine Brady and Dr. David Cairns
Fieldwork support provided by Dr Margaret Rogers and Dr Louise Kinlen

The purpose of this independently peer-reviewed study was to examine mechanisms through which young carers in Ireland can be identified, to investigate the impact of caring on their lives and to examine ways in which they can be assisted. This study involved a review of the national and international literature, together with a number of interviews with young carers and agency staff. 

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• Study of Young Carers Full Report
• Study of Young Carers Executive Summary
• Study of Young Carers Briefing Note
• Briefing Notes for Young People

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