Pat Dolan
Pat Dolan holds a UNESCO Chair in Children, Youth and Civic Engagement at the National University of Ireland, Galway. He leads the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and directs the MA in Family Support Studies, which for over 15 years has had the development of family support as a major goal. At different times in his career he has been a successful practitioner and senior manager in the area of family support. Apart from his extensive research experience in the field, he has provided policy advice on family support to national statutory and voluntary agencies and to international organisations. Pat is widely published on Family Support.
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Understanding Family Support
Understanding Family Support provides a definition of family support and a clear perspective on the role that it has in promoting the welfare of children…
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A Guide to Youth Mentoring
Youth mentoring can be an effective way of supporting troubled youth, helping them sustain positive mental health, cope with stress, and lead successful lives through…
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Family Support as Reflective Practice
Family support is an increasingly important strategic approach to welfare services for children and families. This invaluable resource for all professionals engaged in the development…
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Family Support
The contributors to this topical volume explore the role of family support in promoting the welfare of children and their families. They show how children…