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Prof Patrick Dolan

M.Litt, Phd

 
researcher
 

Biography

Professor Pat Dolan holds the prestigious UNESCO Chair in Children, Youth & Civic Engagement, the first in the Republic of Ireland. The UNESCO Chairs programme, part of the UNESCO University Education and Twinning Programme, advances research, training and programme development in all of UNESCO¿s fields of competence by building university networks and encouraging inter-university cooperation through the transfer of knowledge across borders.   Professor Dolan conducts a programme of work within and supported by the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre (UCFRC) that spans a range of global partnerships involving universities, NGOs, international agencies and youth organisations encompassing research, education, and policy development activities. 

Professor Dolan has worked with and for families as a practitioner, service manager, and academic for over 35 years. He has completed an extensive body of research on family issues including longitudinal research on adolescents, their perceived mental health, resilience and social support networks and has published in a wide range of academic publications. His major research interests are Civic Engagement in Children and Youth, Family Support, Reflective Practice and Service Development, Youth Mentoring Models, Empathy Education, Prevention of Youth Radicialisation, Adolescents Resilience and Social Networks. 

Research Interests

Apart from his management role and leading research, Pat's specific interests include Empathy, Reflective Practice, Family Support, Adolescents, Social Support, Community Development and Mental Health. Pat has also served on a number of National and international Child Care working groups, recently he acted as Academic Advisor to the National Family Support Review Group with the Child Care Policy Unit, Department of Health and Children. Currently he is policy advisor to Foroige a national Irish youth work agency and represents the Family Support Agency on the international initiative in child welfare.


Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2023) 'I know I didn't ask for it, but I've got it and I've let my kids down A secondary data analysis of qualitative maternal perspectives of their and adolescent children's unmet needs through a cancer diagnosis'
Rodriguez,L.; Dolan,P. ; Kerin,M. ; Groarke,A. (2023) 'I know I didn't ask for it, but I've got it and I've let my kids down A secondary data analysis of qualitative maternal perspectives of their and adolescent children's unmet needs through a cancer diagnosis'. European Journal Of Oncology Nursing, 63 (102191) [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'New Actors and New Learning Spaces for New Times - A Framework for Schooling that extends beyond the School'
Connolly, C., Murray, C., Brady, B., MacRuairc, G. and Dolan P. (2022) 'New Actors and New Learning Spaces for New Times - A Framework for Schooling that extends beyond the School'. Learning Environments Research Journal, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2022) 'From care packages to zoom cookery classes: Youth work during the Covid-19 lockdown'
Shaw, A., Brady, B., Dolan, P. (2022) 'From care packages to zoom cookery classes: Youth work during the Covid-19 lockdown'. Journal of Children¿s Services, [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2022) 'There was help for me at the time but I did'nt feel like I deserved it: Exploring the unmet needs of adolescents experiencing maternal cancer in Ireland'
Rodriguez,L.; Dolan,P. ; Kerin,M. ; Groarke,A. (2022) 'There was help for me at the time but I did'nt feel like I deserved it: Exploring the unmet needs of adolescents experiencing maternal cancer in Ireland'. Qualitative Research Journal, 22 (3) [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Strategic philanthropy's investment in public systems: A framework for intervention'
Shaw, A., Canavan, J., & Dolan, P. (2021) 'Strategic philanthropy's investment in public systems: A framework for intervention'. International Journal Of Management Reviews, 23 (3):411-425 [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Theory, research and practice in child welfare: The current state of the art in social work'
Frost, N and Dolan P. (2021) 'Theory, research and practice in child welfare: The current state of the art in social work'. Child And Family Social Work, 26 (3):498-506 [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Beyond Participation: A Case Study of Youth As Researchers and Community Development in North Philadelphia'
Malcom, J., Brennan, M.A., Webster, N and Dolan P. (2021) 'Beyond Participation: A Case Study of Youth As Researchers and Community Development in North Philadelphia'. Community Development Journal, 51 (5):703-720 [Details]
(2020) 'The feasibility of a Comprehensive Resilience-building psychosocial Intervention (CREST) for people with dementia in the community: protocol for a non-randomised feasibility study'
Casey, D. and Gallagher, N. and Devane, D. and Woods, B. and Murphy, K. and Smyth, S. and Newell, J. and Murphy, A.W. and Clarke, C. and Foley, T. and Timmons, F. and Dröes, R.-M. and O’Halloran, M. and Windle, G. and Irving Lupton, K. and Domegan, C. and O’Shea, E. and Dolan, P. and Doyle, P. (2020) 'The feasibility of a Comprehensive Resilience-building psychosocial Intervention (CREST) for people with dementia in the community: protocol for a non-randomised feasibility study'. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 6 (177) [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Empathy, Social Responsibility, and Civic Behavior Among Irish Adolescents: A Socio-Contextual Approach'
Silke, C; Brady, B; Boylan, C; Dolan, P (2020) 'Empathy, Social Responsibility, and Civic Behavior Among Irish Adolescents: A Socio-Contextual Approach'. The Journal Of Early Adolescence, [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Family Support as a right of the child'
Dolan, Patrick & Zegarac, Nevenka & Arsic, Jelena (2020) 'Family Support as a right of the child'. Social Work And Social Sciences Review, 21 (2):8-26 [Details]
(2020) 'Social values and civic behaviour among youth in Ireland: The influence of social contexts'
Silke, C., Brady, B., Dolan, P. and Boylan, C (2020) 'Social values and civic behaviour among youth in Ireland: The influence of social contexts'. Irish Journal Of Sociology, 28 (1):44-64 [Details]
(2020) 'Conceptualising Coping and Resilience in the Context of Socio-Political and Economic Change: Generational Perspectives From Slovenia'
Tanja Kovačič & Pat Dolan (2020) 'Conceptualising Coping and Resilience in the Context of Socio-Political and Economic Change: Generational Perspectives From Slovenia'. Child Care In Practice, [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Rebuilding communities with empathy'
M. Kate Berardi, Annie M. White, Dana Winters, Kaila Thorn, Mark Brennan & Pat Dolan (2020) 'Rebuilding communities with empathy'. Local Development & Society, [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'It's your turn to step into their shoes The role of empathy in adolescents experiencing maternal cancer'
Rodriguez, L,Dolan, P (2019) 'It's your turn to step into their shoes The role of empathy in adolescents experiencing maternal cancer'. Qualitative Research Journal, 19 :213-224 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Relational dynamics in formal youth mentoring programmes: A longitudinal investigation into the association between relationship satisfaction and youth outcomes'
Silke, C,Brady, B,Dolan, P (2019) 'Relational dynamics in formal youth mentoring programmes: A longitudinal investigation into the association between relationship satisfaction and youth outcomes'. Children And Youth Services Review, 104 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Individual predictors of adolescent adjustment to maternal cancer: The role of perceived stress, coping, social support, attachment, and self-efficacy'
Rodriguez, L;Groarke, A;Dolan, P (2019) 'Individual predictors of adolescent adjustment to maternal cancer: The role of perceived stress, coping, social support, attachment, and self-efficacy'. Cancer Reports, 2 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Social values and civic behaviour among youth in Ireland: The influence of social contexts'
Silke, C., Brady, B., Dolan, P & Boylan, C. (2019) 'Social values and civic behaviour among youth in Ireland: The influence of social contexts'. Irish Journal Of Sociology, [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2018) 'Family support in practice: voices from the field'
Dolan, P,Shannon, M,Smyth, B (2018) 'Family support in practice: voices from the field'. European Journal Of Social Work, 21 :737-749 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'Factors influencing the development of empathy and pro-social behaviour among adolescents: A systematic review'
Silke, C., Brady, B. Boylan, C., Dolan, P. (2018) 'Factors influencing the development of empathy and pro-social behaviour among adolescents: A systematic review'. Children And Youth Services Review, 94 :421-436 [Details]
(2018) 'Individual predictors of adolescent adjustment to maternal cancer: The role of perceived stress, coping, social support, attachment and self-efficacy'
Rodriguez L, Groarke A. and Dolan P. (2018) 'Individual predictors of adolescent adjustment to maternal cancer: The role of perceived stress, coping, social support, attachment and self-efficacy'. Cancer Reports, :1-9 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2018) 'Adolescent adjustment to maternal cancer: an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA)'
Rodriguez, L,Groarke, AM,Dolan, P,MacNeela, P (2018) 'Adolescent adjustment to maternal cancer: an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA)'. Qualitative Research Journal, 18 :345-358 [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'From cared to carers: Adolescent transition at a time of maternal cancer'
Rodriguez L., Groarke A., Dolan P & MacNeela P. (2017) 'From cared to carers: Adolescent transition at a time of maternal cancer'. Children’s Research Digest, 3 (2):77-82 [Details]
(2017) ''He told me to calm down and all that': a qualitative study of forms of social support in youth mentoring relationships'
Brady, B,Dolan, P,Canavan, J (2017) ''He told me to calm down and all that': a qualitative study of forms of social support in youth mentoring relationships'. Child & Family Social Work, 22 :266-274 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2017) 'The Role of Social Work Education and Training in Supporting Practitioners to Communicate with Children in an Age-Appropriate Manner'
O'Reilly, L,Dolan, P (2017) 'The Role of Social Work Education and Training in Supporting Practitioners to Communicate with Children in an Age-Appropriate Manner'. British Journal Of Social Work, 47 :2438-2455 [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'Evaluation study design – a pluralist approach to evidence'
Fives, A., Canavan, J. and Dolan, P. (2017) 'Evaluation study design – a pluralist approach to evidence'. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'Justifying children and young people’s involvement in social research: Assessing harm and benefit'
Kennan, D. and Dolan, P. (2017) 'Justifying children and young people’s involvement in social research: Assessing harm and benefit'. Social Studies-Irish Journal Of Sociology, 0 (0):1-18 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2016) 'The Voice of the Child in Social Work Assessments: Age-Appropriate Communication with Children'
O'Reilly L;Dolan P; (2016) 'The Voice of the Child in Social Work Assessments: Age-Appropriate Communication with Children'. British Journal Of Social Work, 46 (5) [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Transcending borders: Social support and resilience, the case of separated children'
B. Smyth, M. Shannon & P. Dolan (2015) 'Transcending borders: Social support and resilience, the case of separated children'. London: Routledge, Volume 5, 2015 (Issue 3):274-295 [DOI] [Details]
(2014) 'Voice and Meaning: The Wisdom of Family Support Veterans'
Devaney, C. and Dolan, P. (2014) 'Voice and Meaning: The Wisdom of Family Support Veterans'. Child And Family Social Work, [Details]
(2014) 'Understanding youth civic engagement: debates, discourses and lessons from practice'
Shaw, A., Brady, B., McGrath, B. Brennan, M. Dolan, P. (2014) 'Understanding youth civic engagement: debates, discourses and lessons from practice'. Community Development, 45 (4):300-316 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2014) 'What added value does peer support bring?: Insights from principals and teachers on the utility and challenges of a school based mentoring programme'
Brady, B., Dolan, P. and Canavan, J. (2014) 'What added value does peer support bring?: Insights from principals and teachers on the utility and challenges of a school based mentoring programme'. Pastoral Care In Education, 32 (4):241-250 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2014) 'Towards a Conceptual Model of Youth Leadership Develpoment'
Redmond, S. and Dolan, P. (2014) 'Towards a Conceptual Model of Youth Leadership Develpoment'. Child And Family Social Work, [Details]
(2014) 'Adolescents and their networks of social support: real connections in real lives?'
McGrath, B,Brennan, MA,Dolan, P,Barnett, R (2014) 'Adolescents and their networks of social support: real connections in real lives?'. Child & Family Social Work, 19 :237-248 [DOI] [Details]
(2014) 'Obstacles to Youth Civic Engagement in Ireland and Pennsylvania'
Butterbaugh, K., Brennan, M., and Dolan, P. (2014) 'Obstacles to Youth Civic Engagement in Ireland and Pennsylvania'. Youth Studies Ireland, [Details]
(2012) 'Travelling Through Social Support and Youth Civic Action on a Journey Towards Resilience'
Dolan, P,Ungar, M (2012) 'Travelling Through Social Support and Youth Civic Action on a Journey Towards Resilience'. Social Ecology Of Resilience: A Handbook Of Theory And Practice, :357-366 [DOI] [Details]
(2010) 'Great Expectations: The Tension Between what Service Users Need and what Practitioners Can Deliver'
Dolan, P., Holt, S. (2010) 'Great Expectations: The Tension Between what Service Users Need and what Practitioners Can Deliver'. Administration, 58 (2):99-123 [Details]
(2009) 'Privileging Practice: Facing the Challenge of Integrated Working for Outcomes for Children'
Canavan, J,Coen, L,Dolan, P,Whyte, L (2009) 'Privileging Practice: Facing the Challenge of Integrated Working for Outcomes for Children'. Children & Society, 23 :377-388 [DOI] [Details]
(2009) 'Youth Mentoring as a Tool for Community and Civic Engagement: Reflections on Findings of an Irish Research Study'
Brady, B., Dolan, P. (2009) 'Youth Mentoring as a Tool for Community and Civic Engagement: Reflections on Findings of an Irish Research Study'. Community Development, 40 (4):359-366 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2008) 'Youth Mentoring and the Parent-Young Person Relationship: Considerations for Research and Practice'
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]
(2008) 'Social Support, Social Justice, and Social Capital: A Tentative Theoretical Triad for Community Development'
Dolan, P. (2008) 'Social Support, Social Justice, and Social Capital: A Tentative Theoretical Triad for Community Development'. Community Development, 39 (1):112-119 [Details]
(2008) 'Prospective Possibilities for Building Resilience in Children, their Families and Communities'
Dolan, P. (2008) 'Prospective Possibilities for Building Resilience in Children, their Families and Communities'. Child Care in Practice, 14 (1):83-91 [Details]
(2008) 'Conceptualising Child and Family Support: the Contribution of Honneth’s Theory of Recognition'
Dolan, P., Houston, S. (2008) 'Conceptualising Child and Family Support: the Contribution of Honneth’s Theory of Recognition'. Children and Society, 22 (6):458-469 [Details]
(2008) 'Benefits and Costs of Youth Mentoring to Parent-Young Person Social Network Relationships'
Dolan, P., Canavan, J., Brady, B. (2008) 'Benefits and Costs of Youth Mentoring to Parent-Young Person Social Network Relationships'. Youth and Policy, 99 :13-17 [Details]
(2007) 'Exploring Good Practice in Irish Child and Family Services: Reflections and Considerations'
Dolan, P., Brady, B. (2007) 'Exploring Good Practice in Irish Child and Family Services: Reflections and Considerations'. Practice, 19 (1):5-18 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2007) 'Special Issue: Building Resilience in Children, Families and Communities'
Dolan, P. & Canavan, J. (2007) 'Special Issue: Building Resilience in Children, Families and Communities'. Child Care In Practice, [DOI] [Details]
(2007) 'Youth Mentoring in Ireland: Weighing up the Benefits and Challenges'
Brady, B., Dolan, P. (2007) 'Youth Mentoring in Ireland: Weighing up the Benefits and Challenges'. Youth Studies Ireland, 2 (1) [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2007) 'Family Support, Social Capital, Resilience and Adolescent Coping'
Dolan, P., Pinkerton, J. (2007) 'Family Support, Social Capital, Resilience and Adolescent Coping'. Child and Family Social Work, 12 (3):219-228 [Details]
(2006) 'Connecting with Practice in the Changing Landscape of Family Support Training'
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]
(2003) 'Family Support in Ireland: Developing Strategic Implementation'
Dolan, P., Pinkerton, J., Percy, A. (2003) 'Family Support in Ireland: Developing Strategic Implementation'. Child Care in Practice, 9 (4):309-321 [Details]
(2002) 'What Families Want in Family Support: An Irish Case Study'
Dolan, P., Holt, S. (2002) 'What Families Want in Family Support: An Irish Case Study'. Child Care in Practice, 8 (4):239-250 [Details]
(2000) 'Mobilising Social Support in Counseling Relationships: A Case For Consideration'
Dolan, P. (2000) 'Mobilising Social Support in Counseling Relationships: A Case For Consideration'. Eisteach Journal of Counseling and Therapy, :6-10 [Details]
(1994) 'Innocent but Never Exonerated, Guilty but never caught'
Dolan, P. (1994) 'Innocent but Never Exonerated, Guilty but never caught'. Irish Social Worker, (3):27-29 [Details]
(1986) 'Registration and the Irish Child Care Bill'
Dolan, P. (1986) 'Registration and the Irish Child Care Bill'. Community Care, 3 :25-29 [Details]

Books

  Year Publication
(2023) Ionbhá The Empathy Book for Ireland.
Pat Dolan, Cillian Murphy, Gillian Browne, Mark Brennan. (2023) Ionbhá The Empathy Book for Ireland. Cork, Ireland: Mercier Press. [DOI] [Details]
(2021) Support and Protection Across the Lifecourse: A Practical Approach for Social Workers.
McGregor, C. and Dolan, P. (2021) Support and Protection Across the Lifecourse: A Practical Approach for Social Workers. Bristol: Policy Press Bristol University Press. [Details]
(2019) Mentoring for Young People in Care and Leaving Care: Theory, Policy and Practice.
Bernadine Brady, Pat Dolan, Caroline McGregor (2019) Mentoring for Young People in Care and Leaving Care: Theory, Policy and Practice. London: Routledge. [Details]
(2017) The Routledge Handbook of Global Child Welfare.
Dolan, P. & Frost, N (2017) The Routledge Handbook of Global Child Welfare. London: Routledge. [DOI] [Details]
(2016) Understanding Family Support: Policy Practice and Theory.
Canavan, J., Pinkerton, J. and Dolan, P. (2016) Understanding Family Support: Policy Practice and Theory. London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. [Details]
(2012) A Guide to Youth Mentoring: Providing Effective Social Support.
Dolan, P. & Brady, B (2012) A Guide to Youth Mentoring: Providing Effective Social Support. London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. [Details]
(2006) Family Support as Reflective Practice.
Dolan, P., Pinkerton, J. and Canavan, J. (eds.) (2006) Family Support as Reflective Practice. London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. [Details]

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
(2021) 'Bridging Worlds Building a bridge for our educational ecosystem and linking formal and non-formal learning'
Connolly, C., Haslam, S., Campbell, S., Brady, B., O¿Regan, C., Dolan, P. and MacRuairc, G. (2021) 'Bridging Worlds Building a bridge for our educational ecosystem and linking formal and non-formal learning' In: Education Matters, Irelands Yearbook of Education. Dublin: NUI Education Matters. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2021) 'Informing Policy Dialogue: the Youth as Researchers Programme'
Kennan, D; Dolan, P; Anderson, E; Garrett, G. (2021) 'Informing Policy Dialogue: the Youth as Researchers Programme' In: Child and Youth Participation in Policy, Practice and Research. :30-42 Oxon: Routledge. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2020) 'Working with Young People through the Arts, Mucic and Technology: Emancipating New Youth Civic Engagement'
Dolan, E., Dolan, P. & Hesnan, J. (2020) 'Working with Young People through the Arts, Mucic and Technology: Emancipating New Youth Civic Engagement' In: Culture, Community, and Development. UK: Routledge. [Details]
(2020) 'Optimising the relationships between research, policy and practice: A systemic model'
Canavan, John & Dolan, Pat & Pinkerton, John (2020) 'Optimising the relationships between research, policy and practice: A systemic model' In: Making a Difference in Families. Australia: Taylor and Francis Group. [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'The importance of being present: Mentors as presence practitioners'
Brady, B., Dolan, P. (2020) 'The importance of being present: Mentors as presence practitioners' In: Mentoring Child and Young People for Social Inclusion: Global Approaches to Empowerment. London: Routledge. [Details]
(2019) 'Family Support and Social Work Practice'
Pinkerton, J., Canvan, J., Dolan, P. (2019) 'Family Support and Social Work Practice' In: New Theories for Social Work Practice: Ethical Practice for Working with Individuals, Families and Communities. :44-62 London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. [Details]
(2020) 'Social support, empathy and ecology: a theoretical underpinning for working with young people who have suffered child sexual abuse or exploitation. pp. 173-192'
Dolan, P. & McGregor Caroline (2020) 'Social support, empathy and ecology: a theoretical underpinning for working with young people who have suffered child sexual abuse or exploitation. pp. 173-192' In: Child sexual exploitation: why theory matters?. Bristol: Policy Press. [Details]
(2017) 'Activated Social Empathy for Child Welfare and Youth Development: A Case for Consideration''
Dolan, P., Kenny, J. and Kennan, D. (2017) 'Activated Social Empathy for Child Welfare and Youth Development: A Case for Consideration'' In: Routledge Handbook of Global Child Welfare. London: Routledge. [Details]
(2016) 'Youth-Adult Relationships as Assets for Youth: Promoting Positive Development in Stressful Times'
Hamilton, S.F, Hamilton, M.A., DuBois, D.L, Martínez, M.L, Cumsille, P., Brady, B., Dolan, P., Núñez Rodriguez, S. Sellers, D.E (2016) 'Youth-Adult Relationships as Assets for Youth: Promoting Positive Development in Stressful Times' In: Positive youth development in global contexts of social and economic change. New York: Taylor & Francis. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2015) 'Family Support and Child Welfare in Ireland: Capacities and Possibilities'
Dolan, P., Smith, B., Smith, M. and Davis, J. in Vincent, S. (ed.). (2015) 'Family Support and Child Welfare in Ireland: Capacities and Possibilities' In: Early Intervention: Supporting and Strengthening Families. :44-55 Edinburgh and London: Dudedin. [Details]
(2014) 'Early Intervention Policy in Ireland'
Dolan, P., Smith, M. and Smith B. (2014) 'Early Intervention Policy in Ireland' In: Early Intervention: Supporting and Strengthening Families, Protecting Children and Young People Series. Scotland: Dunedin Academic Press. [Details]
(2012) 'The Theoretical Foundations of Family Support Work'
Frost, N. and Dolan, P. in Davies, M. (ed.). (2012) 'The Theoretical Foundations of Family Support Work' In: Social Work with Children and Families. :40-49 London: Plagrave Macmillan. [Details]
(2012) 'Travelling through Social Support and Youth Civic Action on a Journey towards Resilience'
Dolan, P. (2012) 'Travelling through Social Support and Youth Civic Action on a Journey towards Resilience' In: Social Ecology of Resilience. New York: Springer. [Details]
(2012) 'Child and Youth Mentoring - New Models with New Opportunities’, (Il Mentoring con Bambini e Ragazzi - Nuovi Modelli e Nuove Opportunita)'
Pat Dolan Bernadine Brady (2012) 'Child and Youth Mentoring - New Models with New Opportunities’, (Il Mentoring con Bambini e Ragazzi - Nuovi Modelli e Nuove Opportunita)' In: Atti del Convegno, La Tutela dei Minori. Riva del Garda, Italy: Erikson. [Details]
(2012) 'Travelling through Social Support and Youth Civic Action on a Journey Towards Resilience'
Dolan, P. in Ungar, M. (ed.). (2012) 'Travelling through Social Support and Youth Civic Action on a Journey Towards Resilience' In: The Social Ecology of Resilience. A Handbook of Theory and Practice. (Part 6). :357-366 New York: Springer. [Details]
(2011) 'The Role of Research for the Promotion of Rights and Values in Education: A Commemorative Paper - 60 Years into Human Rights Education'
Dolan, P. Gundara, J. and King, L (2011) 'The Role of Research for the Promotion of Rights and Values in Education: A Commemorative Paper - 60 Years into Human Rights Education' In: Contemporary Issues in Human Rights Education, Paris, France. :11-27 Paris: UNESCO. [Details]
(2010) 'Children’s Rights in Ireland: A Current Perspective on Implementation, from a Past Lens with a View to the Future'
Dolan, P. (2010) 'Children’s Rights in Ireland: A Current Perspective on Implementation, from a Past Lens with a View to the Future' In: The Irish Human Rights Law Review. :177-191 Dublin: Clarus Press. [Details]
(2010) 'Youth Civic Engagement and Support: Promoting Wellbeing with the Assistance of a UNESCO Agenda'
Dolan, P. (2010) 'Youth Civic Engagement and Support: Promoting Wellbeing with the Assistance of a UNESCO Agenda' In: Child Well-Being; Understanding Children's Lives. :111-126 London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. [Details]
(2006) 'Enhancing Support for Young People in Need: Reflections on Informal and Formal Sources of Helping'
Dolan, P. & Mc Grath, B. (2006) 'Enhancing Support for Young People in Need: Reflections on Informal and Formal Sources of Helping' In: Family Support as Reflective Practice. :149-164 London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. [Details]
(2006) 'Assessment, Intervention and Self Appraisal Tools for Family Support'
Dolan, P. (2006) 'Assessment, Intervention and Self Appraisal Tools for Family Support' In: Family Support as Reflective Practice. :196-213 London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. [Details]
(2003) 'Optimising the Relationships Between Research, Policy and Practice: A Systemic Model'
Dolan, P., Canavan, J., Pinkerton, J. (2003) 'Optimising the Relationships Between Research, Policy and Practice: A Systemic Model' In: Making a Difference in Families: Research that Creates Change. :179-192 Allen and Unwin Publ. New Zealand. [Details]
(2003) 'Policy Roots and Practice Growth: Evaluating Family Support on the West Coast of Ireland'
Dolan, P., Canavan, J. (2003) 'Policy Roots and Practice Growth: Evaluating Family Support on the West Coast of Ireland' In: Evaluating Family Support: Thinking Internationally, Thinking Critically. :253-270 London: John Wiley and Sons Ltd. [Details]
(2000) 'Refocusing Project Work with Adolescents towards a Family Support Paradigm'
Dolan, P., Canavan, J. (2000) 'Refocusing Project Work with Adolescents towards a Family Support Paradigm' In: Family Support Direction from Diversity. :123-145 [Details]
(1988) 'Residential Child Care in Ireland'
Dolan, P. (1988) 'Residential Child Care in Ireland' In: Residential Care An International Reader. :171-179 [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2014) AHEAD Conference
Casey, B., Domegan, C., McCormack, E., Smith, M., Dolan, P. (2014) Going to College at NUI Galway: Strengthening Citizenship through Inclusion in Higher Education¿ AHEAD Conference Dublin, [Details]
(2015) Conference of the European Health Psychology Society
Rodrigues, L; Groarke, A; Dolan, P. (2015) Adolescent adjustment to maternal cancer Conference of the European Health Psychology Society [Details]
(2012) 4° Convegno internazionale sulla Qualità del Welfare La tutela dei Minori
Dolan, P. & Brady, B. (2012) Child and Youth Mentoring - New Models with New Opportunities . In: Banal, S. & Tanzi, R eds. 4° Convegno internazionale sulla Qualità del Welfare La tutela dei Minori [Details]

Published Reports

  Year Publication
(2019) Empathy, Social Values and Civic Behaviour among Early Adolescents in Ireland: Scientific Report.
Silke, C., Brady, B., Dolan, P., Boylan, C. (2019) Empathy, Social Values and Civic Behaviour among Early Adolescents in Ireland: Scientific Report. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, Ireland. [Details]
(2018) Exploring the Impact of Mentoring Relationships in Adolescent Empathy: A Mixed Methods Approach.
L. Rodriquez, P Dolan, B Brady (2018) Exploring the Impact of Mentoring Relationships in Adolescent Empathy: A Mixed Methods Approach. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, Galway. [Details]
(2010) Youth Cafés in Ireland: A Best Practice Guide. Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.
Forkan, C., Canavan, J., Dolan, P., Bradley, C., Brady, B., Carty, C., Coen, L., Devaney, C., Kearns, N., Kenny, A., Merriman, B. and O’Regan, C. (2010) Youth Cafés in Ireland: A Best Practice Guide. Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. The Stationary Office, Dublin. [Details]
(2010) Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Ireland: Evaluation Study. Report 2: Qualitative Evidence.
Dolan, P., Brady, B., O’Regan, C., Brumovská, T., Canavan, J. & Forkan, C (2010) Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Ireland: Evaluation Study. Report 2: Qualitative Evidence. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre on behalf of Foróige, NUI Galway, Galway. [Details]
(2013) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ireland: Evaluation Study. Report One: Randomised Control Trial and Implementation Report.
Dolan, P., Brady, B., O'Regan, C., Russell, D., Canavan, J., Forkan, C. (2013) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ireland: Evaluation Study. Report One: Randomised Control Trial and Implementation Report. Foróige, Dublin. [Details]
(2019) Relational Dynamics in Youth Mentoring: A Mixed Methods Study.
Silke, C., Brady, B., & Dolan, P. (2019) Relational Dynamics in Youth Mentoring: A Mixed Methods Study. UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre, Galway. [Details]
(2019) Identifying Innovative Models for Supporting Vulnerable Learners Achieve Educational Progression; Early findings from an Evaluation of Social Innovation Fund Ireland's Education Fund.
Kovacic, T.. Forkan, C., Dolan, P., Canavan, J., Furey, E., Shaw, A. & Dolan, B. (2019) Identifying Innovative Models for Supporting Vulnerable Learners Achieve Educational Progression; Early findings from an Evaluation of Social Innovation Fund Ireland's Education Fund. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, Galway. [Details]
(2021) Activating Social Empathy School Evaluation.
Silke, C. Davit, E. , Flynn, N., Shaw, A., Dolan, P. (2021) Activating Social Empathy School Evaluation. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, Galway. [Details]
(2022) The coping of young people in the school reopening phase of COVID-19 (Project Brief 2), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people's living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series.
Murray, C., Kealy, C., Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Dolan, P., Flynn, P., Furey, E., Keane, E. and Mac Ruairc, G. (2022) The coping of young people in the school reopening phase of COVID-19 (Project Brief 2), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people's living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, NUI Galway, Galway. [Details]
(2022) Parents' perspectives on their children's living and learning during COVID-19 (Project Brief 3), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people's living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series.
Kealy, C., Murray, C., Flynn, P., Dolan, P. Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Furey, E., Keane, E. and Mac Ruairc, G. (2022) Parents' perspectives on their children's living and learning during COVID-19 (Project Brief 3), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people's living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, NUI Galway, Galway. [Details]
(2022) School leaders and teachers¿ perspectives on teaching and learning during Covid-19 (Project Brief 4), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series.
Kealy, C., Murray, C., Flynn, P., Dolan, P. Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Furey, E., Keane, E. and Mac Ruairc, G. (2022) School leaders and teachers¿ perspectives on teaching and learning during Covid-19 (Project Brief 4), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, University of Galway, Galway. [Details]
(2022) Providing catch-up supports to young people as they transition back to in-person education (Policy Brief 5). Crisis Coping: Marginalised Young People¿s Living and Learning Experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series.
Flynn, N., Keane, E., Furey, E., Kealy, C., Dolan, P., Flynn, P., Forkan, C., MacRuairc, G., Murray, C. (2022) Providing catch-up supports to young people as they transition back to in-person education (Policy Brief 5). Crisis Coping: Marginalised Young People¿s Living and Learning Experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, University of Galway, Galway. [Details]
(2021) Enabling an Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education for All; Through the Implementation of a New Evidence-Based Model on Educational Progression and Transformation.
Kova¿i¿, T., Forkan, C., Dolan, P. & Rodriguez, L. (2021) Enabling an Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education for All; Through the Implementation of a New Evidence-Based Model on Educational Progression and Transformation. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland. [Details]
(2019) Empathy, Social Values and Civic Behaviour among Early Adolescents in Ireland: Policy and Curriculum Review and Key Informant Perspectives.
Boylan, C., Brady, B., Silke, C., Dolan, P. (2019) Empathy, Social Values and Civic Behaviour among Early Adolescents in Ireland: Policy and Curriculum Review and Key Informant Perspectives. UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre, Galway. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2019) Empathy, Social Values and Civic Behaviour among Early Adolescents in Ireland: Composite Report.
Silke, C., Boylan, C., Brady, B., Dolan, P. (2019) Empathy, Social Values and Civic Behaviour among Early Adolescents in Ireland: Composite Report. UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre, Galway. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2014) The BELONG Programme. Final Evaluation Report.
Dolan, P., Canavan, J., McGarry, O., Forkan, C., Coen, L., Fives, A., Robins, L. and O'Sullivan, P. (2014) The BELONG Programme. Final Evaluation Report. STEP, Dungannon. [Details]
(2012) Understanding Youth Civic Engagement:Debates, discourses and lessons from practice.
Brady, B; Dolan, P; Kearns, N; Kennan, D; McGrath, B; Shaw, A; Brennan, M. (Expert Advisor, Pennsylvania State University) (2012) Understanding Youth Civic Engagement:Debates, discourses and lessons from practice. Unesco Child and Family Research Centre, Galway. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2011) Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Ireland: Evaluation Study. Report 3: Summary Report.
Dolan, P., Brady, B., O’Regan, C., Canavan, J., Russell, D. & Forkan, C. (2011) Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Ireland: Evaluation Study. Report 3: Summary Report. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre on behalf of Foróige, NUI Galway. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2011) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ireland: Evaluation Study. Report One: Randomised Control Trial and Implementation Report.
Dolan, P., Brady, B., O'REgan, C., Russell, D., Canavan, J., Forkan, C. (2011) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ireland: Evaluation Study. Report One: Randomised Control Trial and Implementation Report. Foroige, Dublin. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2010) Youth Café Toolkit. How to Set-up and Run a Youth Café in Ireland. Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Dublin: The Stationary Office.
Forkan, C., Canavan, J., Devaney, C. & Dolan, P (2010) Youth Café Toolkit. How to Set-up and Run a Youth Café in Ireland. Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Dublin: The Stationary Office. Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dublin. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2010) Youth Cafés in Ireland: A Best Practice Guide,. Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Dublin: The Stationary Office.
Forkan, C., Canavan, J., Dolan, P., Bradley, C., Brady, B., Carty, C., Coen, L., Devaney, C., Kearns, N., Kenny, A., Merriman, B. and O'Regan, C. (2010) Youth Cafés in Ireland: A Best Practice Guide,. Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Dublin: The Stationary Office. Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dublin. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2008) The Development of Monitoring Tools for ISPCC Services.
Merriman, B., Robins, L., Canavan, J. & Dolan, P. (2008) The Development of Monitoring Tools for ISPCC Services. Child and Family Research Centre for the ISPCC, NUI Galway. [Details]
(2008) Youth Cafe as a Model for Intervention. CFRC.
Dolan, P., Forkan, C., Canavan, J. (2008) Youth Cafe as a Model for Intervention. CFRC. . [Details]
(2006) Foróige Neighbourhood Youth Projects. Enhancing Support for Young People.
Pat Dolan (2006) Foróige Neighbourhood Youth Projects. Enhancing Support for Young People. Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway. [Details]
(2005) Big Brothers Big Sisters Ireland: youth mentoring programme Galway, Mayo & Roscommon: evaluation report. Galway: Child & Family Research and Policy Unit, WHB/ NUI Galway.
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. . [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2005) Neighbourhood Youth Projects in the Health Services Executive Western area counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon: review report 1992-2004 strengthening existing practice building future capacity.
Dolan, P., & Kane, S. (2005) Neighbourhood Youth Projects in the Health Services Executive Western area counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon: review report 1992-2004 strengthening existing practice building future capacity. Child & Family Research and Policy Unit, NUI Galway. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2004) Working for children and families: exploring good practice. Child & Family Research and Policy Unit, WHB/ NUI Galway.
Brady, B., Dolan, P. & Canavan, J. (2004) Working for children and families: exploring good practice. Child & Family Research and Policy Unit, WHB/ NUI Galway. Western Health Board / Child & Family Research and Policy Unit, National University of Ireland, Galway. [Details]

Edited Books

  Year Publication
(2017) Family Histories of the Irish Revolutuion.
Boylan, C., Buckley, SA. & Dolan, P (Ed.). (2017) Family Histories of the Irish Revolutuion Family Histories of the Irish Revolutuion. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2006) Family Support as Reflective Practice.
Dolan, P.; Canavan, J.; Pinkerton, J (Ed.). (2006) Family Support as Reflective Practice Family Support as Reflective Practice. London: Jessica Kingsley. [Details]
(2000) Family Support: Direction from Diversity.
Canavan, J.; Dolan, P.; Pinkerton, J (Ed.). (2000) Family Support: Direction from Diversity Family Support: Direction from Diversity. London: Jessica Kingsley. [Details]

Other Journals

  Year Publication
(2015) 'Transcending borders: Social support and resilience, the case of separated children'
Smyth, B, Shannon, M. and Dolan, P. (2015) 'Transcending borders: Social support and resilience, the case of separated children' Transnational Social Review, . [Details]
(2014) 'Informal Support in Family Life: A Hidden Gem for Young People, Community and Society'
Dolan, P. (2014) 'Informal Support in Family Life: A Hidden Gem for Young People, Community and Society' Family Futures, 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family, . [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2020) European Centre for Evidence Based Mentoring webinar,
Brady. B., Dolan, P (2020) The importance of being present: Reflections on the importance of relationships in youth mentoring. [Keynote Address], European Centre for Evidence Based Mentoring webinar, Online , 08-DEC-20. [Details]
(2021) Association for Teacher Education in Europe. Spring Conference: Social Justice, Media and Technology in Teacher Education,
O¿Regan, C., Brady, B., Connolly, C., Murray, C., Flynn, P., Dolan, P. & MacRuairc, G. (2021) Can Digital Education provide an effect bridge between Formal and Non-formal Education? Experiences from Teachers and Youth Workers at the frontline. [Published Abstract], Association for Teacher Education in Europe. Spring Conference: Social Justice, Media and Technology in Teacher Education, Florence, Italy , 01-JAN-21. [Details]
(2022) ESAI Conference 2022,
Flynn, N., Murray, C., Forkan, C., Kealy, C., Keane E., Flynn, P., MacRuairc, G., Dolan, P. & Furey, E. (2022) An Ecological Momentary Assessment exploration of youth coping during the return to in-person education phase of COVID-19. [Oral Presentation], ESAI Conference 2022, Dublin, Ireland , 07-APR-22 - 09-APR-22. [Details]
(2022) Youth Participation and Civic Engagement: Future Directions,
Kennan, D. and Dolan, P. (2022) Paper Delivered at the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre 10th Biennial International Conference. [Keynote Address], Youth Participation and Civic Engagement: Future Directions, NUI Galway , 09-JUN-22 - 10-JUN-22. [Details]
(2020) Living and Learning Empathy in Covid-19: A Virtual Global Conversation; Webinar 1,
Pat Dolan & Mark Brennan, Webinar Conveners (2020) Living and Learning Empathy in Covid-19: A Virtual Global Conversation. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Living and Learning Empathy in Covid-19: A Virtual Global Conversation; Webinar 1, NUI Galway , 30-APR-20 - 30-APR-20. [Details]
(2020) Mentoring For Youth Living In and Leaving Alternative Care, International Symposium,
Pat Dolan (2020) Mentoring For Youth Living In and Leaving Alternative Care, International Symposium. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Mentoring For Youth Living In and Leaving Alternative Care, International Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa , 26-FEB-20 - 28-FEB-20. [Details]
(2020) Activating Social Empathy Launch,
Pat Dolan (2020) Project Launch. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Activating Social Empathy Launch, Dublin , 23-JAN-20 - 23-JAN-20. [Details]
(2020) European Mentoring Summit,
Pat Dolan (2020) Enabling Social Support, Building Resilience and Activating Empathy “Mentors as Presence Practitioners”. [Keynote Address], European Mentoring Summit, Barcelona, Spain , 05-OCT-20 - 09-OCT-20. [Details]
(2019) Our Future: Voices from Transition Year,
Pat Dolan (2019) Ombudsman for Children’s Office and UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre launch collaboration, Our Future: Voices from Transition Year. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Our Future: Voices from Transition Year, NUI Galway , 29-NOV-19 - 29-NOV-19. [Details]
(2019) GAA Museum Summer School,
Pat Dolan (2019) Connecting UNESCO, Sport and Hurling: A foundation for human and community emancipation - From Personal History to International Messages. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], GAA Museum Summer School, Dublin , 29-JUN-19 - 29-JUN-19. [Details]
(2019) CIES 2019,
Pat Dolan (2019) Ensuring Youth Voice in Sustainable development and effective program/policy development: the potential for engagement through the UNESCO Youth as Researchers Program. [Oral Presentation], CIES 2019, San Francisco , 17-APR-19 - 17-APR-19. [Details]
(2019) Expert's Meeting on Teaching and Learning Transformative Engagement,
Pat Dolan (2019) To contribute to the implementation of Target 4.7 of Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Education to empower learners to become engaged citizens, acting for effective and responsible change at the local, national and global levels. [Invited Paper], Expert's Meeting on Teaching and Learning Transformative Engagement, Seoul, Republic of Korea , 16-FEB-19 - 17-FEB-19. [Details]
(2019) Changing Families, Changing Policy, Changing Practice: Family Support Now and in the Future,
Pat Dolan (2019) International Conference. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Changing Families, Changing Policy, Changing Practice: Family Support Now and in the Future, NUI Galway , 13-JUN-19 - 14-JUN-19. [Details]
(2019) Parnell Summer School,
Pat Dolan (2019) Corporal punishment in Irish schools: Unfinished business. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Parnell Summer School, Avondale House, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow , 11-AUG-19 - 15-AUG-19. [Details]
(2019) European Social Work Research Conference,
Bernadine Brady, Caroline McGregor, Pat Dolan (2019) ‘Being present’: The perspectives of young people in care on the benefits of youth mentoring relationships. [Oral Presentation], European Social Work Research Conference, Leuven, Belgium , 10-APR-19 - 12-APR-19. [Details]
(2018) Identity, Community and Social Solidarity: British Sociological Association Annual Conference,
Brady, B., Silke, C., Boylan, C., Dolan, P (2018) Factors influencing the development of empathy and pro-social behaviour in adolescence: A theoretical model. [Oral Presentation], Identity, Community and Social Solidarity: British Sociological Association Annual Conference, Northumbria University , 10-APR-18 - 13-APR-18. [Details]
(2017) 25th Anniversary of the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme,
Pat Dolan (2017) 25th anniversary of the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme. [Vice Program Chair], 25th Anniversary of the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme, Paris , 31-OCT-17 - 31-OCT-17. [Details]
(2017) TEDxGalway,
Pat Dolan (2017) Time to take Empathy Education in Schools Seriously. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], TEDxGalway, Town Hall Theater Galway , 14-SEP-17 - 14-SEP-17. [Details]
(2015) Tusla's 1st Annual Parenting Conference,
Dolan, P; Connolly, N. (2015) Shaping our Parenting Support Through Participation. [Keynote Address], Tusla's 1st Annual Parenting Conference, Dublin Castle , 08-DEC-15 - 08-DEC-15. [Details]
(2014) Society for Research on Child Development (SRCD) conference, Positive Youth Development in the Context of the Global Recession,
Brady, B. and Dolan, P. (2014) Youth-Adult Relationships as Assets for Positive Youth Development: Similarities and Variations in Different Countries. [Conference Paper], Society for Research on Child Development (SRCD) conference, Positive Youth Development in the Context of the Global Recession, Prague , 23-OCT-14 - 24-OCT-14. [Details]
(2014) Expert consultation on family and parenting support,
Dolan, P., and Devaney. C. (2014) Family Support for Families at Risk. [Oral Presentation], Expert consultation on family and parenting support, UNICEF Office of Research - Innocenti , 15-DEC-14 - 15-DEC-14. [Details]
(2013) 8th UNESCO Youth Forum “Youth and Social Inclusion: Civic Engagement, Dialogue and Skills Development”,
Pat Dolan (2013) International UNESCO Chair observer. [Other], 8th UNESCO Youth Forum “Youth and Social Inclusion: Civic Engagement, Dialogue and Skills Development”, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris , 29-OCT-13 - 31-OCT-13. [Details]
(2013) Connecting Young People: Youth Leadership and Non-formal Education Partnerships in Africa and Ireland,
Pat Dolan (2013) marking the 50th anniversary of the Organisation for African Unity/African Union. [Plenary Lecture], Connecting Young People: Youth Leadership and Non-formal Education Partnerships in Africa and Ireland, NUI Galway , 27-JUN-13 - 27-JUN-13. [Details]
(2013) Symposium on Embedding a Children's Rights Approach into the new Child and Family Support Agency,
Pat Dolan (2013) Chair of Panel Response and Q & A. [Chaired Session], Symposium on Embedding a Children's Rights Approach into the new Child and Family Support Agency, Dublin , 27-FEB-13 - 27-FEB-13. [Details]
(2013) Inspiring Young People Through Mentoring and Coaching,
Pat Dolan (2013) Webinar Interview on Youth Mentoring. [Oral Presentation], Inspiring Young People Through Mentoring and Coaching, Webinar , 26-NOV-13 - 26-NOV-13. [Details]
(2013) 2013 International Seminar on John McGahern,
Pat Dolan (2013) Chairing Patrick McCabe’s paper. [Chaired Session], 2013 International Seminar on John McGahern, Carrick on Shannon , 24-MAY-13 - 24-MAY-13. [Details]
(2013) Conference on Family Law,
Pat Dolan (2013) Does the present process of childcare cases in the courts system serve the best interests of the child?. [Invited Paper], Conference on Family Law, NUI Galway , 20-JUN-13 - 20-JUN-13. [Details]
(2013) ISSP Conference: People, Policy, Places and the Economy: Advancing Ireland through Research and Outreach,
Pat Dolan (2013) Implementation to Impact in the Real World of the Social Sciences’. [Invited Oral Presentation], ISSP Conference: People, Policy, Places and the Economy: Advancing Ireland through Research and Outreach, NUI Galway , 19-SEP-13 - 20-SEP-13. [Details]
(2013) ICIFM Conference on Mediation in Cases of International Family Conflict and Child Abduction,
Pat Dolan (2013) Chairperson’s Remarks. [Chaired Session], ICIFM Conference on Mediation in Cases of International Family Conflict and Child Abduction, NUI Galway , 18-MAY-13 - 18-MAY-13. [Details]
(2013) The International Council for Human Rights (ICHR) and International Human Rights for American Minorities,
Pat Dolan (2013) International Day of Families - Plight of Divided Families in Jammu & Kashmir. [Conference Paper], The International Council for Human Rights (ICHR) and International Human Rights for American Minorities, Brussels , 15-MAY-13 - 15-MAY-13. [Details]
(2013) Eurochild Annual Conference 2013, Building an Inclusive Europe – the Contribution of Children’s Participation,
Pat Dolan (2013) What do we mean by children’s participation? What does it look like in practice? How does it make a difference to children’s lives and outcomes? How does it contribute to building inclusive societies?. [Co-chaired Session], Eurochild Annual Conference 2013, Building an Inclusive Europe – the Contribution of Children’s Participation, Milan, Italy , 13-NOV-13 - 15-NOV-13. [Details]
(2013) Engagement and Participation in Family Support,
Pat Dolan (2013) Engagement and Participation in Family Support: Untapped Potential. [Conference Paper], Engagement and Participation in Family Support, NUI Galway , 13-JUN-13 - 14-JUN-13. [Details]
(2013) Thematic Working Group on Family and Parenting Support,
Pat Dolan & Liam Coen (2013) Eurochild & UNESCO Centre Policy Round Table on Family and Parenting Support in Challenging Times. [International Refereed Conference], Thematic Working Group on Family and Parenting Support, Brussels , 07-MAY-13 - 08-MAY-13. [Details]
(2013) Children in Scotland Annual Conference 2013: Ready for the future?,
Pat Dolan (2013) Evidence and Practice Issues for Working with Children. [Keynote Address], Children in Scotland Annual Conference 2013: Ready for the future?, Glynhill Hotel, Renfrew, Scotland , 05-NOV-13 - 06-NOV-13. [Details]
(2012) Africa2Ag Symposium 2012,
Pat Dolan (2012) Strengthening Young Peoples’ Skills through Civic Engagement in Zambia. [Keynote Address], Africa2Ag Symposium 2012, The Pennsylvania State University , 27-AUG-12 - 31-AUG-12. [Details]
(2012) Symposium on Transforming Local Government and Local Democracy in Ireland,
Pat Dolan (2012) Local Democracy from the Perspective of Civic Engagement. [Chaired Session], Symposium on Transforming Local Government and Local Democracy in Ireland, University of Limerick , 24-OCT-12 - 24-OCT-12. [Details]
(2012) The Children’s Referendum,
Pat Dolan (2012) A Public Event hosted by the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and the School of Law. [Oral Presentation], The Children’s Referendum, NUI Galway , 22-OCT-12 - 22-OCT-12. [Details]
(2012) International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) UNESCO Policy Forum on engaging youth in planning education for social transformation,
Shaw, A., Brennan, M., Chaskin, R. & Dolan, P. (2012) Background Paper on ‘Youth Civic Engagement in Non-Formal Education’. [Invited Paper], International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) UNESCO Policy Forum on engaging youth in planning education for social transformation, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris , 16-OCT-12 - 18-OCT-12. [Details]
(2012) Conference on Children Protection,
Pat Dolan and Bernadine Brady (2012) Child and Youth Mentoring - New Models with New Opportunities. [Invited Paper], Conference on Children Protection, Riva del Garda, Italy , 08-NOV-12 - 09-NOV-12. [Details]
(2012) La Tutela del Minori conference,
Dolan, P., Brady, B. (2012) Child and Youth Mentoring: New Models with New Opportunities. [Invited Paper], La Tutela del Minori conference, Riva del Garda, Italy , 08-NOV-12 - 10-NOV-12. [Details]
(2011) Improving Children’s Lives: Outcomes, Partnership and Planning. Children's Lives Centre for Effective Education, School of Education, Queen’s University Belfast,
Dolan, P. (2011) Improving Children’s Lives: Outcomes, Partnership and Planning. Children's Lives Centre for Effective Education, School of Education, Queen’s University Belfast, . [Details]
(2011) Reflective Practice in Personal Reality. Critical Perspectives on Professional Learning. Fifth Annual Conference,
Dolan, P. (2011) Reflective Practice in Personal Reality. Critical Perspectives on Professional Learning. Fifth Annual Conference, The University of Leeds, Leeds, UK . [Details]
(2011) Family Parnership. The National Federation of Voluntary Bodies,
Dolan, P. (2011) Family Parnership. The National Federation of Voluntary Bodies, Tullamore Court Hotel . [Details]
(2011) The Family in Ireland 2011. Challenge or Opportunity?. BPW National Conference, Meyrick Hotel, Galway,
Dolan, P. (2011) The Family in Ireland 2011. Challenge or Opportunity?. BPW National Conference, Meyrick Hotel, Galway, . [Details]
(2011) Lessons Learnt from Existing Approaches to Promote Dialogue and Understanding and Enhance Youth Involvement. United Nations Expert Group Meeting on Dialogue and Mutual Understanding across Generations,
Dolan, P. (2011) Lessons Learnt from Existing Approaches to Promote Dialogue and Understanding and Enhance Youth Involvement. United Nations Expert Group Meeting on Dialogue and Mutual Understanding across Generations, Doha, Qatar . [Details]
(2010) Overview: A Youth-Centred Exploratory Study with Rural and Urban Zambian Youth Regarding their Perceptions of Civic Engagement, Gender and Community. Pathways to Resilience II: The Social Ecology of Resilience,
Dolan, P. (2010) Overview: A Youth-Centred Exploratory Study with Rural and Urban Zambian Youth Regarding their Perceptions of Civic Engagement, Gender and Community. Pathways to Resilience II: The Social Ecology of Resilience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada . [Details]
(2010) IPRT - Shifting Focus: From Criminal Justice to Social Justice. Building Better and Safer Communities. Irish Penal Reform Trust Conference,
Dolan, P. (2010) IPRT - Shifting Focus: From Criminal Justice to Social Justice. Building Better and Safer Communities. Irish Penal Reform Trust Conference, Dublin . [Details]

Article

  Year Publication
(2014) Do Mentoring Pairs Meet Less Frequently as Their Match Progresses?.
Brady, B. and Dolan, P. (2014) Do Mentoring Pairs Meet Less Frequently as Their Match Progresses?. Article [Details]

Book Review

  Year Publication
(2009) The Post-Qualifying Handbook for Social Workers.
Dolan, P (2009) The Post-Qualifying Handbook for Social Workers. Book Review [DOI] [Details]

Foreword

  Year Publication
(2012) 'Foreword' in Compendium of Inspiring Practices: Early Intervention and Prevention in Family and Parenting Support.
Dolan, P. in Williams, A. (ed.). (2012) 'Foreword' in Compendium of Inspiring Practices: Early Intervention and Prevention in Family and Parenting Support. Foreword [Details]

Manual

  Year Publication
(2015) Youth as Researchers Training Manual.
Dolan, P., Campbell, M., Kennan, D., Egan, K. and Greene, C. (2015) Youth as Researchers Training Manual. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway Manual [ARAN Link] [Details]

Other Item

  Year Publication
(2010) Family Support, Highlight no. 255. London: National Children’s Bureau.
Dolan, P. & Featherstone, B (2010) Family Support, Highlight no. 255. London: National Children’s Bureau. Other Item [Details]
(2010) Inclusive Education for the Marginalised. A Publication by the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding under the Auspices of UNESCO.
Dolan, P. & Kennan, D. (2010) Inclusive Education for the Marginalised. A Publication by the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding under the Auspices of UNESCO. Other Item [Details]

Policy Contribution

  Year Publication
(2022) Parents perspectives on their children¿s living and learning during Covid-19 (Project Brief 3), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland.
Kealy, C., Murray, C., Flynn, P., Dolan, P. Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Furey, E., Keane, E. and Mac Ruairc, G. (2022) Parents perspectives on their children¿s living and learning during Covid-19 (Project Brief 3), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland. Policy Contribution [Details]
(2022) The coping of young people in the post-school reopening phase of Covid-19 (Project Brief 2), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland.
Murray, C., Kealy, C., Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Dolan, P., Flynn, P., Furey, E., Keane, E. and Mac Ruairc, G. (2022) The coping of young people in the post-school reopening phase of Covid-19 (Project Brief 2), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland. Policy Contribution [Details]
(2022) School leaders and teachers¿ perspectives on teaching and learning during Covid-19 (Project Brief 4), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series.
Kealy, C., Murray, C., Flynn, P., Dolan, P. Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Furey, E., Keane, E. and Mac Ruairc, G. (2022) School leaders and teachers¿ perspectives on teaching and learning during Covid-19 (Project Brief 4), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series. NUI Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, NUI Galway. Policy Contribution [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2022) `The coping of young people in the school reopening phase of COVID-19 (Project Brief 2)¿, Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series.
Murray, C., Kealy, C., Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Dolan, P., Flynn, P., Furey, E., Keane, E. and Mac Ruairc, G. (2022) `The coping of young people in the school reopening phase of COVID-19 (Project Brief 2)¿, Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, NUI Galway. Policy Contribution [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2022) Providing catch-up supports to young people as they transition back to in-person education (Policy Brief 5). Crisis Coping: Marginalised Young People¿s Living and Learning Experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series.
Flynn, N., Keane, E., Furey, E., Kealy, C., Dolan, P., Flynn, P., Forkan, C., MacRuairc, G., Murray, C. (2022) Providing catch-up supports to young people as they transition back to in-person education (Policy Brief 5). Crisis Coping: Marginalised Young People¿s Living and Learning Experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series. NUI Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, NUI Galway Policy Contribution [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]

Non Published Reports

  Year Publication
(2011) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ireland: Evaluation Study: Report Two: Qualitative Evidence. Galway: Child and Family Research Centre.
Brady, B., Dolan, P., O'Regan, C., Russell, C., Canavan, J., Forkan, C. (2011) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ireland: Evaluation Study: Report Two: Qualitative Evidence. Galway: Child and Family Research Centre. Non Published Reports [Details]
(2010) Youth Cafes in Ireland - A Best Practice Guide. Office for the Minister of Children and Youth Affairs.
Brady, B. Forkan, C., Canavan, J., Dolan, P. Bradley, C., Brady, B., Carty, C., Coen, L., Devaney, C., Kearns, N., Kenny, A., Merriman, B. O'Regan, C. (2010) Youth Cafes in Ireland - A Best Practice Guide. Office for the Minister of Children and Youth Affairs. Non Published Reports [Details]
(2010) Youth Café Toolkit. How to Set-up and Run a Youth Café in Ireland. Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.
Forkan, C., Canavan, J., Devaney, C., Dolan, P (2010) Youth Café Toolkit. How to Set-up and Run a Youth Café in Ireland. Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Dublin: The Stationary Office Non Published Reports [Details]
(2008) The Development of Monitoring Tools for ISPCC Services. The Development of Monitoring Tools for ISPCC Services. ISPCC / CFRC.
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 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2006) Helping Young People at Risk through Social Support: NYP Youth Study - Summary Report. Commissioned by Foroige/Health Services Executive West.
Dolan, P. (2006) Helping Young People at Risk through Social Support: NYP Youth Study - Summary Report. Commissioned by Foroige/Health Services Executive West. Foroige Dublin Non Published Reports [Details]
(2005) Self Appraisal in Family Support Practice: A conceptual and working model.
Dolan, P., Clarke, M. (2005) Self Appraisal in Family Support Practice: A conceptual and working model. Social Services Inspectorate/WHB Non Published Reports [Details]

Reviews

  Year Publication
(2018) Factors influencing the development of empathy and pro-social behaviour among adolescents: A systematic review.
Silke, C;Brady, B;Boylan, C;Dolan, P (2018) Factors influencing the development of empathy and pro-social behaviour among adolescents: A systematic review. OXFORD: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD Reviews [DOI] [Details]
(2016) Towards a conceptual model of youth leadership development.
Redmond, S;Dolan, P (2016) Towards a conceptual model of youth leadership development. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL Reviews [DOI] [Details]
(2009) Adolescent Well-being and Supporting Contexts: A Comparison of Adolescents in Ireland and Florida.
McGrath, B,Brennan, MA,Dolan, P,Barnett, R (2009) Adolescent Well-being and Supporting Contexts: A Comparison of Adolescents in Ireland and Florida. Reviews [DOI] [Details]

Research Paper

  Year Publication
(2004) Adolescents in Adversity and their Networks of Social Support. Research Report. Western Health Board/Foroige Joint Publication.
Dolan, P. (2004) Adolescents in Adversity and their Networks of Social Support. Research Report. Western Health Board/Foroige Joint Publication. Research Paper [Details]

Working Paper

  Year Publication
(2015) Youth Led Pathways from Extremism: A UNESCO White Paper.
Brennan, M.A., Dolan, P., Rafiq, H., Connolly-Ahern, C., Jolly, R. and Eissler, S. (2015) Youth Led Pathways from Extremism: A UNESCO White Paper. Working Paper [Details]
(2014) Evaluation Study Design - A Pluralist Approach to Evidence. A UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre Working Paper.
Fives, A., Canavan, J. and Dolan, P. (2014) Evaluation Study Design - A Pluralist Approach to Evidence. A UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre Working Paper. Working Paper [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2023 Children's Social Care Services review report Department of Health
2014 International Honorary Visiting Fellow in Youth Development, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, USA Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, USA
2011 Galway People of the Year award winner Rehab
2011 Government Task Force member Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald, TD.
2008 Appointment to the first UNESCO Professorship in the Republic of Ireland UNESCO

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
University of Bedfordshire, Consultant 01-JAN-17 / 31-DEC-17
Foroige National Policy Advisor 01-JAN-17 / 31-DEC-17
UNICEF Office of Research - Innocenti, Florence, Italy Advisory group member 01-JAN-17 / 31-DEC-17
UNESCO Unitwin Network, Sector for Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France Member 01-JAN-17 / 31-DEC-17
African Youth Policy, Youth and Social Sciences Sector, UNESCO, Paris, France UNESCO Advisor 01-JAN-08 / 31-DEC-17
Eurochild, Brussels, Belgium Programme development partner, 01-JAN-17 / 31-DEC-17
Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Ireland Chief Advisor 01-JAN-17 / 31-DEC-17
Institute for Lifecourse and Society Director 01-JAN-17 / 01-DEC-17
The Lumos Foundation Collaborator 01-JAN-17 / 31-JAN-17
Networks that Care - Fundamental Rights Project, International Child Development Initiatives (ICDI), The Netherlands Collaborator, 01-JAN-17 / 01-JAN-17
Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, USA International Honorary Visiting Fellow 01-JAN-17 / 01-JAN-17