Perspectives on Prevention

Perspectives on Prevention – Saoirse Brady Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust

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. …

Perspectives on Prevention – Sheila Gilheaney, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland

This episode of Perspectives on Prevention engages with Sheila Gilheaney, 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…

Perspectives on Prevention – Joe Slattery

This episode of Perspectives on Prevention was recorded before a live audience at the PEIN National Summit in Thomond Park, Limerick on September 21st 2023. Marian Quinn is in conversation with Joe Slattery, the coordinator of the North Star Project in Limerick.…

Perspectives on Prevention – Michael White

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. About the series Perspectives on Prevention is…

Perspectives on Prevention – Ahmed Hassan

In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, we meet Ahmed Hassan, a Community Sponsorship support worker for the NGO, Doras based in Limerick. Ahmed has worked in areas related to youth, education, environment, peace building, gender and leaderships, including outreach roles with…

Perspectives on Prevention – Maureen Looney

In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, we meet Maureen Looney. Maureen is a founding member of Dublin Safer Families Service which opened in Santry, County Dublin in 2017. She has worked with the Daughter’s of Charity Child and Family Service for…

Perspectives on Prevention – Dr Edel McGinnity

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.…

Perspectives on Prevention – Alice Malone

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. About the series Perspectives on Prevention…

Perspectives on Prevention – Dympna Cunnane

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…

Perspectives on Prevention – Sylda Langford

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…