Books

Canavan, J., Dolan, P., Pinkerton, J. (2000) Family Support: Direction from Diversity. : London: Jessica Kingsley. [Details]

Dolan, P., Canavan, J., Pinkerton, J. (2006) Family Support as Reflective Practice. : London: Jessica Kingsley. [Details]

Book Chapters

Dolan, P., Canavan, J. (2000) 'Refocusing Project Work with Adolescents towards a Family Support Paradigm' In: Canavan, J.; Dolan, P.; Pinkerton, J (eds). Family Support Direction from Diversity. [Details]

Canavan, J., Dolan P., Pinkerton, J. (2000) 'Introduction' In: Canavan, J.; Dolan P.; Pinkerton, J (eds). Family Support: Direction from Diversity. London: Jessica Kingsley. [Details]

McGrath, B., Canavan, J. (2002) 'Educational disadvantage and rural youth in the West of Ireland' In: Dax, T.; Machold, I (eds). Voices of Rural Youth: A Break with Traditional Patterns. Vienna: Bundesanstalt fur Bergbaurenfragen. [Details]

Canavan, J., Dolan, P. (2003) 'Policy Roots and Practice Growth: Evaluating Family Support on the West Coast of Ireland' In: Katz, I.; Pinkerton J (eds). Evaluating Family Support: Thinking Internatinally, Thinking Critically. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons. [Details]

Dolan, P., Canavan, J., Pinkerton, J. (2003) 'Optimising the Relationships Between Research, Policy and Practice: A Systemic Model' In: Munford, R.; Sanders, J (eds). Making a Difference in Families: Research that Creates Change. Allen and Unwin Publ. New Zealand. [Details]

Canavan, J. (2006) 'Reflecting for Action: The Future of Family Support' In: Dolan, P.; Canavan, J.; Pinkerton, J (eds). Family Support as Reflective Practice. London: Jessica Kingsley. [Details]

Dolan, P., Pinkerton, J., Canavan, J. (2006) 'Family Support: From Description to Reflection' In: Dolan, P.; Canavan, J.; Pinkerton, J (eds). Family Support as Reflective Practice. London: Jessica Kingsley. [Details]

Canavan, J., Gillen, A., Higgins, K. and Doody, B. (2012) 'Facing the Child Welfare and Mental Health Interface Challenges Through Evidence-Informed Approaches - An Irish Case Study' In: Implementing Evidence Informed Practice: International Perspectives. Toronto: Canadian Scholars' Press. [Details]

 

Peer Reviewed Journals

Millar, M., Canavan, J., Walshe, D. (2002) 'From Value for Money to Practice Improvement and Beyond: Introducing Evaluation to a Voluntary Sector Youth Project'. Administration, 50 (2):20-33. [Details]

Dolan, P., Canavan, J., Brady, B. (2006) 'Connecting with Practice in the Changing Landscape of Family Support Training'. Child Care in Practice, 12 (1). [Details]

Canavan, J. (2008) 'Resilience: Cautiously Welcoming a Contested Concept'. Child Care in Practice, 14 (1):1-7. [Details]

Dolan, P., Canavan, J., Brady, B. (2008) 'Youth Mentoring and the Parent-Young Person Relationship: Considerations for Research and Practice'. Youth and Policy, 99 :33-42. [Details]

Dolan, P., Canavan, J. (2008) 'Building Resilience in Children, Families and Communities'. Child Care in Practice: Special Edition, 14 (1):1-103. [Details]

Canavan, J. (2009) 'Participatory Research and the Voice Centred Relational Method of Data Analysis: It is Worth It?'. International Journal of Research Methodology, 12 (1):67-77. [Details]

Canavan, J., Gillan, A., Shaw, A. (2009) 'Measuring Research Impact: Practical and Cost-Effective Approaches'. Evidence and Policy, 5 (1):167-178. [Details]

Canavan, J., Coen, L., Dolan, P., White, L. (2009) 'Privileging Practice: Facing the Challenges of Integrated Working for Outcomes for Children'. Children and Society, 23 (5):377-388. [Details]

Nic Ghabhainn, S., Dolan, P., Canavan, J., O'Higgins, S. (2009) 'Current Practice in Meeting Health Needs in Family Support Services: Variation by Service Type and Perspectives on Future Developments'. Child Care in Practice, 15 (2). [Details]

CANAVAN, J. et al. (2009) 'Privileging Practice: Facing the Challenge of Integrated Working for Outcomes for Children'. CHILDREN and SOCIETY, 23 :377-388. [DOI] [Details]

Canavan, C. (2010) 'Family Support: Policy, Practice and Research into the Future'. Administration, 58 (2):15-32. [Details]

Canavan, J. (2011) 'Family and Family Change in Ireland: An Overview'. The Journal Of Family Issues, . [DOI] [Details]

Kennan, D., Fives, A. and Canavan, J. (2011) 'Accessing a hard to reach population: reflections on research with young carers in Ireland'. Child And Family Social Work, . [DOI] [Details]

   

Published Reports

Byrne, A., Canavan, J., & Millar, M. (2004) Developing inclusive research methodologies: testing the voice centred relational method of qualitative data analysis in a collaborative research project on early school leaving. Political Science and Sociology, NUI, Galway; Child & Family Research and Policy Unit, WHB/ NUI Galway. Child & Family Research and Policy Unit, WHB/ NUI Galway, IRELAND. [Details]

Millar, M., Coen, L., Rau, H., Donegan, M., Canavan, J., & Bradley, C. (2007) Towards a better future: research on labour market needs and social exclusion of one parent families in Galway city and county. Galway: Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway. Galway City Partnership and Child and Family Research Centre, Galway. [Details]

Fives, A., Kennan, D., Canavan, J., Brady, B. and Cairns, D. (2010) If I can make their life a little easier, then I'm happy: Study of Young Carers in the Irish Population,. Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Dublin: The Stationary Office. . [Details]

Forkan, C., Canavan, J., Devaney, C. and Dolan, P. (2010) Youth Café Toolkit. How to Set-up and Run a Youth Café in Ireland. The Stationary Office, Dublin:. [Details]

     

Conference Paper

Canavan, J. (1998) A Blueprint for Supporting Young People in School. Foróige Conference - The North Mayo Schools Project. Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]

Canavan, J., Dolan, P. (1998) Refocusing Project Work with Adolescents towards a Family Support Paradigm. Family Support Conference. Galway: Conference Paper [Details]

Canavan, J., Byrne, A., Millar, M. (2003) Voice Centred Relational Method . Combat Poverty Agency Seminar. Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]

Canavan, J., Millar, M. (2003) Voice Centred Relational Method. Sociological Association of Ireland Conference. Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan: Conference Paper [Details]

Canavan, J. (2005) Enhancing Practice through Reflection. International Family Support Conference, Galway - Conference Reflections. Conference Paper [Details]

Canavan, J. (2008) Service Design and Planning Workshop for the Office of the Minister for Children / The Atlantic Philanthropies Ireland. Forum on Prevention and Early Intervention with Children and Youth. Conference Paper [Details]

Canavan, J., Dolan, P. (2008) Marrying Better Outcomes with Reflective Practice in Working with Troubled and Troublesome Youth. Children Acts Advisory Board Conference. Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]

Canavan, J. (2008) Families in Ireland. Families in Ireland: A Sociological (?) Overview for the Groves Family Conference Seminar. Galway: Conference Paper [Details]

Canavan, J. (2008) Framework for Integrated Planning for Outcomes for Children and Families. Framework for Integrated Planning for Outcomes for Children and Families: Contextual Overview for Co-operation and Working Together Conference. Armagh: Conference Paper [Details]

Canavan, J. (2008) Interpreting and Managing Power in the Evaluation of Social Interventions. Sociological Association of Ireland Conference. Galway: Conference Paper [Details]

Canavan, J., Gillan, A., Shaw, A. (2008) Measuring Research Impact: Practical and Cost-Effective Approaches. Research into Practice International Seminar. Dartington Hall, UK: Conference Paper [Details]

               

Non Published Reports

Canavan, J. (1993) Westside Neighbourhood Youth Project: Evaluation Report. Western Health Board. Non Published Reports [Details]

Community Education Resource Centre (1994) City of Galway Local Voluntary Youth Council: An Evaluation. City of Galway Vocational Education Committee. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (1994) Galway County and City Enterprise Board Action Plan. Galway County and City Enterprise Board / Department of Enterprise and Employment. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J., Geraghty, E. (1994) Community Input for Galway Community Action Group Area Action Plan. GCAG / ADM. Non Published Reports [Details]

ESF Programme Evaluation Unit (1997) Preliminary Evaluation: Preventive Actions in Education. Dublin: ESF Programme Evaluation Unit. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (1997) Mol an Oige: Youthstart Project: Interim Evaluation Report. North Tipperary Vocational Education Committee. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (1997) Deis na Gaillimhe Youthstart Project: Interim Evaluation Report. Galway City Vocational Education Committee. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J., MA in Community Development class at NUI, Galway (1997) Report of Findings from a Study of Awareness of and Attitudes to Intellectual Disability in Galway City and County Children. Galway County Association for Mentally Handicapped Children. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (1997) Case Study on the Consultation Process for the Preparation of an Area Action Plan. Roscommon Partnership Company / ADM. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (1998) Exposure of Children and Adolescents to Domestic Violence: Identifying the Impact and Developing the Response. Western Health Board. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (1998) The North Mayo Schools Project: A Blueprint for Supporting Young People in School. Foroige / ADM. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (1998) Deis na Gaillimhe Employment Youthstart Project: Final Evaluation Report. Galway City Vocational Education Committee. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (1998) Mol an Oige: Employment Youthstart Project: Final Evaluation Report. North Tipperary Vocational Education Committee. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (1998) Rahoon Family Centre: Evaluation Report. Rahoon Family Centre. Non Published Reports [Details]

McGrath, B., Canavan, J., Curtin, C. (1999) Young People in North and West Connemara - Case Study. European Commission. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J., MA in Community Development class at NUI, Galway (1999) Survey of Student Life at NUI, Galway. NUI Galway Student Services subcommittee. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J., MA in Community Development class at NUI, Galway (1999) Outreach Adolescent Family Support Programme Assessment. Western Health Board. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (1999) The Response of the County Leitrim Partnership to the Needs of Disadvantaged Women. County Leitrim Partnership / ADM. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (1999) RIFLE Project: Interim Evaluation Report. Roscommon Partnership Company. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (2000) Regional Working in the Early Years Arena: A Feasibility Study, Regional Early Years Working Group. Regional Early Years Working Group. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (2000) County Leitrim Educational Disadvantage Consortium: Review of Consortium Activities, ADM / CPA . Peace and Reconciliation Programme and Local Development Programme. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (2000) Roscommon School Intervention: Follow-up Research Note (draft). Roscommon Partnership Company. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (2000) CRIISP Strategy Development - Working Paper 1: Directions from National Policy. CRIISP group Roscommon. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (2000) The Mol an Oige Project: The View from the Schools - an evaluation of the project. North Tipperary Vocational Education Committee. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (2000) The Mol an Oige Project: The View from the Training Workshops. North Tipperary Vocational Education Committee. Non Published Reports [Details]

McGrath, B., Canavan, J., Curtin, C. (2000) Voices of Rural Youth: Young People's Reflections on Life, Work, Education and Training in North West Connemara. Research Report, European Commission. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (2001) Child and Family Care Services: Five Year Strategy. Western Health Board. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J., Curtin, C., Moylan, M. (2001) Transition to Working Life: An Evaluation. Athlone Community Taskforce. Non Published Reports [Details]

O'Brien, M., Canavan, J. (2003) Youth Advocacy Programme Interim Evaluation Report. YAP / Western Health Board. Non Published Reports [Details]

Brady, B., Dolan, P., Canavan. J. (2004) Working for Children and Families: Exploring Good Practice. Dublin, Department of Health and Children. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J., O'Brien, M., Moylan, C. (2004) The Edge Programme Evaluation. Western Health Board. Non Published Reports [Details]

O'Brien, M., Canavan, J. (2004) Youth Advocacy Programme Final Evaluation Report. YAP / Western Health Board. Non Published Reports [Details]

O Brien, M., & Canavan, J. (2004) Youth advocate programme evaluation report. Galway: Child & Family Research And Policy Unit, WHB/NUI Galway. Non Published Reports [Details]

Mahony, K., Canavan, J. (2005) Lír Programme Evaluation. Barnardos. Non Published Reports [Details]

Pinkerton, J., Dolan P., Canavan, J. (2005) A Working Definition of Family Support. A Policy Paper for the Department of Health and Children. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J., O'Brien, M. (2005) Ballinasloe Family Support Services Evaluation. HSE Western Area. Non Published Reports [Details]

Brady, B., Dolan, P., O'Brien, M., & Canavan, J. (2005) Big Brothers Big Sisters Ireland: youth mentoring programme Galway, Mayo & Roscommon: evaluation report. Galway: Child & Family Research and Policy Unit, WHB/ NUI Galway. Non Published Reports [Details]

Mahony, K., & Canavan, J. (2006) Lír Youth and Family Project: evaluation report. Galway: Child & Family Research and Policy Unit, NUI Galway. Non Published Reports [Details]

Merriman, B., & Canavan, J. (2007) Towards best practice in the provision of respite services for people with intellectual disabilities and autism. Galway: Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway. Non Published Reports [Details]

Robins L., Rogers, M., Canavan, J. (2007) Limerick Youth Advocacy Programme Interim Evaluation Report. HSE (Research Undertaken in collaboration with Children's Research Centre, Trinity College Dublin). Non Published Reports [Details]

Kearns, N., Coen, L., Canavan, J. (2008) Domestic Violence in Ireland: An overview of national strategic policy and relevant international literature on prevention and intervention initiatives in service provision. HSE / CFRC. Non Published Reports [Details]

Brady, B., Merriman, B., Canavan J. (2008) A Formative Evaluation of the Community-Based Family Support Programme. HSE / CFRC. Non Published Reports [Details]

Kearns, N., Reddy, J., Canavan, J. (2008) A Review of the Teenage Health Initiative (THI) in the former Western Health Board. HSE / CFRC. Non Published Reports [Details]

Canavan, J. (2008) Child and Family Research Centre / Co-operation and Working Together A Framework for Integrated Planning for Outcomes for Children and Families. CAWT / CRFC. Non Published Reports [Details]

Merriman, B., Robins, L., Canavan, J., Dolan, P. (2008) The Development of Monitoring Tools for ISPCC Services. The Development of Monitoring Tools for ISPCC Services. ISPCC / CFRC. Non Published Reports [Details]

O’Regan, C., Browne, M. and Canavan, J. (2010) (2010) Best Buddies - Changing Lives One Friendship at a Time: Evaluation Report: Best Buddies School Programme 2008 -2009. Non Published Reports [Details]