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Perspectives on Prevention is a podcast series from the Prevention and Early Intervention Network, a membership organisation which seeks to promote and support prevention and early intervention approaches with children, families and communities. In each episode Marian Quinn, one of the PEIN founders, chats to people who have experiences to share, insights to explore, and expertise to draw on from the field of child and family services.
You can listen to Perspectives on Prevention on Spotify, Apple, Nearcast or wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe for all the latest episodes. Perspectives on Prevention is made with the Nearcast podcast network. If you’d like to suggest someone for us to chat to we’d love to hear from you, just drop us an email at info@pein.ie
You can listen to Perspectives on Prevention on Spotify, Apple, Nearcast or wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe for all the latest episodes. Perspectives on Prevention is made with the Nearcast podcast network. If you’d like to suggest someone for us to chat to we’d love to hear from you, just drop us an email at info@pein.ie
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Recorded at the Prevention and Early Intervention Network summit 2025, Marian Quinn sits down with Benjamin Perks. Benjamin works for the UN in New York, campaigning on human rights and child development. They discuss population health approaches and global initiatives to tackle children’s health issues and how they apply to at local level to child […]
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In this special live recording of Perspectives on Prevention, Marian Quinn sits down with Dean Hehir to talk about community, compassion and the belief that your past does not have to define your future. Dean shares his story of growing up without the safety nets that prevention and early intervention can offer, and how that […]
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In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention we meet Elaine Reynolds from the Trinity Access Programme. Our host Marian Quinn talks to Elaine about her own return to education and how it shapes her work with others in their educational journeys. About the series Perspectives on Prevention is a podcast series from the Prevention and […]
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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. Joe is an addiction counsellor and they discuss trauma, parenting and why men […]
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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. About the series Perspectives on Prevention is a podcast series from the Prevention […]
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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 be aware that elements of this interview may trigger an emotional response. The […]
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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 a podcast series from the Prevention and Early Intervention Network, a membership organisation […]
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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 Paul Partnership and Kerry Action for Development Education. Ahmed worked with the Global […]
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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 over 20 years as a Family Worker and a Deputy Manager. She is […]
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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 […]
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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 is a podcast series from the Prevention and Early Intervention Network, a membership […]
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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 […]
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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. About the series Perspectives on Prevention is a podcast series from […]
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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. For more on Extern visit www.extern.org About the series You can listen to Perspectives on Prevention […]
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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 […]
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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. You can listen to Perspectives on Prevention on […]
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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.. You can listen to Perspectives on […]
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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. You can listen to Perspectives […]
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Coming soon! Perspectives on Prevention is a brand new podcast series from the Prevention and Early Intervention Network, a membership organisation which seeks to promote and support prevention and early intervention approaches with children, families and communities. In each episode Marian Quinn, one of the PEIN founders, chats to people who have experiences to share, […]
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