We are committed to supporting professionals in their growth and development. We do this through the provision of a wide range of resources, including training, workshops, seminars, webinars, and podcasts. Through training, consultancy, knowledge transfer processes, and continuing professional development (CPD) for the sector, we enable professionals from a range of sectors and disciplines to enhance their practice, develop skills and become more reflective, so maximising the potential for improved outcomes for service users.
Strengthening Skills for Early Intervention and Conflict Resolution
We also offer organisations opportunities to enhance their staff’s abilities in early intervention, conflict resolution, and improving outcomes for children, families, and communities in Tallaght and across Ireland.
Discover “Circles of Connection: Stories and reflections from people around Ireland using Restorative Practices in their work and life. ” Podcast Series
Podcast Series — Circles of Connection: Stories and reflections from people around Ireland using Restorative Practices in their work and life.
CDI proudly presents “Circles of Connection: Stories from Ireland,” an engaging two season podcast series that delves into Restorative Practices in Ireland. Join us as we explore thought-provoking topics like “From Restorative Justice to Restorative Practice,” “Using Restorative Practices to Build Relationships,” “The Power of the Circle to Build Relationships,” “Restorative Teaching at Third Level Education.” “Creating Restorative, Relational School Communities” and “Were our Ancestors More Restorative?”
Our guest speakers include Dr. Ian Marder, Assistant Professor in Criminology at Maynooth University; Dr. Kieran O’Dwyer, Restorative Practice Quality Specialist with the Childhood Development Initiative and Chairperson of Restorative Practices Ireland (RPI); Joe Power, RP Development Officer for Limerick; Kate O’Neill, acting team leader for the primary health and well-being team in the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST); Michelle Stowe, founder and director of Connect RP; John Biggins, Lawyer, Lecturer at Maynooth University and Geraldine Conlon, local activist and parent…. Listeners will gain valuable insights and cause to reflect.
All episodes from seasons one and two. You can also enjoy listening to the series on Apple Music or on Spotify.
Radio Interview — Restorative Practices improves wellbeing in everyday life.
Claire Casey (RP Programme Manager with CDI) and Oisín Dunne (Residential Care Worker with Oberstown Children’s Detention Campus) were interviewed by Meave Halpin on Dublin South FM about how Restorative Practices improves wellbeing in everyday life.
Perspectives on Prevention Podcast
On behalf of the Prevention and Early Intervention Network our CEO Marian Quinn has been talking to a range of practitioners, managers and policy makers about how we can avoid crises, intervene earlier and prevent difficulties from escalating. Interviewees include Sylda Langford, Vivien Gevrin, Eddie D’Arcy and Judge Michael White. You can listen to all episodes of Perspectives on Prevention here- The PEIN Podcast – PEIN
Webinars
During the global pandemic, CDI, along with the rest of the world, quickly adapted how we work, and embraced the opportunities which technology provided us with. Whilst we very much welcome the return to in-person events, we also recognise that virtual engagement can be time efficient and enable access to a wider audience, and so we seek to offer a balance of both in-person and virtual learning opportunities.