Chris Durkin

Social Issues

Social Issues

Power and Powerlessness

by Chris Durkin

The dangers of ignoring complexities if we are to meet children’s needs

Social Issues

Social Issues

Talking and Listening: Vital in Resolving Violence

by Chris Durkin

Inquiring seriously into the causes of crime will do more … read more

Northampton

Northampton

Family Therapy is Not Out of Date

by Chris Durkin

Making the abuser accountable while working with the whole family

Social Issues

Social Issues

Addressing the Causes of Crime

by Chris Durkin

Healthy involved communities are needed, to reduce crime.

Northampton

Northampton

How children learn best

by Chris Durkin

I have one distinct memory of my early education … read more

Learning From History

Learning From History

Learning from History : Conclusions

by Chris Durkin &, David Lane

In the August 2007 edition of the Webmag, we … read more

Northampton

Northampton

The Hidden Cost of Care

by Chris Durkin

There has been considerable interest in the press and … read more

Northampton

Northampton

Educate the Parents to Educate the Child

by Chris Durkin

As the festivities come to an end for another year, … read more

Learning From History

Learning From History

Treating Abuse

by Chris Durkin & David Lane

In the August edition of the Webmag, we explained that … read more

Northampton

Northampton

The Impact of Poverty

by Chris Durkin

It’s hidden; we don’t see it; but it’s real.
I recently … read more

Northampton

Northampton

Enabling a Creative and Fulfilling Childhood

by Chris Durkin

When I look back on my childhood, I remember happy … read more

Northampton

Northampton

Mental Health Care for Young People – An Intractable Problem?

by Chris Durkin

Mental health as an issue is one of the … read more

Northampton

Northampton

Are We Listening – Really Listening?

by Chris Durkin

The cornerstone of all our work with children should … read more

Northampton

Northampton

Adrenaline Alley

by Chris Durkin

The cultures of so many of our organisations are … read more

Northampton

Northampton

Social Tourism

by Chris Durkin & Lynn Minnaert

Abstract: Social tourism, or the sponsored provision of holidays … read more

Child Care Articles

Child Care Articles

Understanding Why

by Chris Durkin

Once again the media in recent weeks have featured … read more

Child Care Articles

Child Care Articles

Circumstances, Identity and Choice

by Chris Durkin

As I spend time with my Mum in the last … read more

Child Care Articles

Child Care Articles

Is Alcohol a Drug?

by Chris Durkin

And what is the best way of modifying young … read more

Child Care Articles

Child Care Articles

Isolation, Assessment and Communities

by Chris Durkin

The Disease of Loneliness
Mother Teresa was once asked, “You’ve … read more

Child Care Articles

Child Care Articles

Making Consultation Real

by Chris Durkin

How do we avoid tokenism in consulting people without … read more

Child Care Articles

Child Care Articles

Tolerance from Tragedy?

by Chris Durkin

December is a month when we are bombarded from … read more

Northampton

Northampton

ASBOs and Animalisation

by Chris Durkin

Recently, I was travelling my usual route to work … read more