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Cefai, C. (2021) A Transactional, Whole School Approach to Resilience. In Ungar, M. (editor) Multisystemic Resilience: Adaptation and Transformation in Contexts of Change. UK Oxford University Press
Cefai,C. Skrzypiec, G. Galea,N. (2021) The resilience of Maltese children during COVID-19. Centre for Resilience & Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta
Cefai, C. & Galea, N. (2020) International Survey of Children’s Subjective Wellbeing. Malta Report 2020. Malta: Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta
Cefai, C., Regester, D. & Akoury Dirani, L. (2020) (editors) Social and emotional learning in the Mediterranean: Cross cultural perspectives and approaches. Netherlands: Brill/Sense Publishing
Cefai, C. (2020) Social and emotional education in Maltese schools. In Cefai, C., Regester, D. & Akoury Dirani, L. (2020) (editors) Social and emotional learning in the Mediterranean: Cross cultural perspectives and approaches. Netherlands: Brill/Sense Publishing
Lester, L., Cefai, C., Cavioni, V., Barnes, A. & Cross, D. (2020) A Whole-School Approach to Promoting Staff Wellbeing. Australian Journal of Teacher Education
Bademci, O., Sakmar-Balkan, E. Karadayı, F., Cefai, C., Alkan, C. & Warfa,N. (2020) Inclusive education and early school leaving in Bulgaria, Italy, Malta, Romania and Turkey comparative study, Pastoral Care in Education, DOI: 10.1080/02643944.2020.1725907
Cefai, C., & Spiteri, R. (Eds.). (2020). Resilience in schools: Research and practice. Malta: Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta.
Cefai, C. (2020) Enhancing Resilience through Teacher Education. In Cefai, C., & Spiteri, R. (Eds.). (2020). Resilience in schools: Research and Practice. Malta: Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta
Cefai, C. & Malouff, J. (2020) Teachers in Control: Managing the Stress of the Profession. Available at www.um.edu.mt/cres/publications
Cefai, C., Cavioni, V., Bartolo, P. & Simoes, C. (in press) RESCUR Surfing the Waves: A resilience program for social inclusion and social justice. In Pranee Liamputtong (Editor) Handbook of Social Inclusion. Research and Practices in Health and Social Sciences. Springer Nature.
Cefai, C (in press) Promoting resilience and wellbeing in children and young people. In Andrew Azzopardi, Marilyn Clark & Ruth Falzon (editors) Perspectives on Wellbeing: Applications from the field. Netherlands: Brill/Sense Publishing
Cefai, C.& Pizzuto, S. (in press) The voices of young children experiencing difficulties at school. In Christine Hunner-Kreisel, Tobia Fattore, Susann Fegter (editors) Understanding Children’s Concepts of Well-being – Challenges in International Comparative Qualitative Research
Cefai, C., Keresztes, N., Galea, N., Spiteri, R. (2021, in press) The wellbeing and inclusion of children from Africa and the Middle East living in Malta. In G.Rees (editor) Handbook of Children’s Risk, Vulnerability and Quality of Life: Global Perspectives. USA: Springer Publications
Cefai, C., Keresztes, N., Galea, N. & Spiteri, R. (2019) A Passage to Malta. The Health and Wellbeing of Foreign Children in Malta. Malta: Commissioner for Children.
Downes, P. & Cefai,C. (2019) Strategic Clarity on Different Prevention Levels of School Bullying and Violence: Rethinking Peer Defenders and Selected Prevention. Journal of School Violence, DOI: 10.1080/15388220.2019.1566915
Cefai, C. Bartolo, P., Cavioni, V. & Downes, P. (2018) Strengthening Social and Emotional Education as a key curricular area across the EU. A review of the international evidence. NESET Report. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union
Cefai, C. & Cooper, P. (Editors) (2017) Mental health promotion in schools: Cross cultural narratives and perspectives. Netherlands: Sense Publications
Slee, P, Skrzypiec, G. & Cefai, C. (editors) (2017) Child and Adolescent Well-being and Violence Prevention in Schools. Oxon, UK: Routledge.
Cefai, C., Arlove, A., Duca, M., Galea, N., Muscat, M. & Cavioni, V. (2018). RESCUR Surfing the Waves: An evaluation of a resilience programme in the early years. Journal of Pastoral Care in Education. DOI: 10.1080/02643944.2018.1479224.
Cefai, C (2018) Healthy Habits and Healthy Spaces: Children’s views on their use of time and space. In W.S. Toscano & L. Rodriguez de la Vega (editors) Handbook of Leisure, Physical Activity, Sports, Recreation and Quality of Life. NY,USA: Springer Publications
Cefai, C. Bartolo, P., Cavioni, V. & Downes, P. (2018) A whole school approach to Social and Emotional Education. In R Sapra (editor) Reflections- Skills for social and Emotional Wellbeing Vol 2. Authorspress.
Slezackova, A., Cefai, C., & Cejkova, E. (2018). The role of life values in subjective well-being among Czech and Maltese university students. Horizons in Psychology, 27, 35-47
Slezackova, A., Cefai, C., & Prosek, T. (2018). Psychosocial correlates and predictors of perceived hope across cultures: A study of Czech and Maltese contexts. In A. M. Krafft, P. Perrig-Chiello, & A. M. Walker (Eds.) Hope for a Good Life. Results of the Hope-Barometer International Research Program. (pp. 165-197). NY: Springer.
Azzopardi, L. M., Camilleri, L., Sammut, F., and Cefai, C.(2018) Examining the Structural Validity of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in a Multilevel Framework. Xjenza, 6(1),16-24
Peixoto, F., Wosnitza,M., Pipa, J., Morgan, M. & Cefai, C. (2018) A Multidimensional view on Pre-service Teacher Resilience in Germany, Ireland, Malta and Portugal. In M. Wosnitza, F. Peixoto, S. Beltman & C. Mansfield (eds) Resilience in Education: Concepts, Contexts and Connections. NY, USA: Springer Publication.
Castro Silva, J., Pipa, J., Breur, C., O’Donnell, M. & Cefai, C. (2018) Enhancing Teacher’s Resilience through Face-to-Face Training – Insights from ENTREE project.In M. Wosnitza, F. Peixoto, S. Beltman & C. Mansfield (eds) Resilience in Education: Concepts, Contexts and Connections. NY, USA: Springer Publications.
Cefai, C & Spiteri Pizzuto, S. (2017) Listening to the voices of young children in a Nurture Class. Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties, 22:3, 248-260, DOI:10.1080/13632752.2017.1331987
Shieh, J.J. & Cefai, C. (2017) Assessment of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: A Case Analysis of University in the South of Europe. Malta Review of Educational Research, 11 (1), 29-47.
Cefai, C. (2017) Fostering resilience in vulnerable children. In H. Cowie and C.Myers (eds) School Bullying and Mental Health: Risks, Intervention and Prevention. London: Routledge
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Cefai, C (2017) Social and emotional learning: a balanced, quality education. Pedagogical Forum, Issue 2, 2017 (Чефай, К. (2017).Социално и емоционално обучение: балансирано и качествено образование. е-сп. Педагогически форум, бр.2).
Slee, P., Skrzypiec, G., Cefai,C. & Fabri, F. (2017) Coping with Bullying, and Promoting Well-being and Positive Peer Relations. In Peter Sturmey (editor) The Wiley Handbook of Aggression and Violence. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons.
Cefai, C. & Lagana, L. (eds) (2016) Psychology and the Arts. Perceptions and Perspectives. Malta: Malta University Publishing.
Downes, P. & Cefai, C. (2016) How to Tackle Bullying and Prevent School Violence in Europe: Strategies for Inclusive and Safe Schools NESET II – AR2. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union
Cefai, C. & Galea, N. (2016) Children's Worlds. The subjective wellbeing of Maltese children. Third Monograph of the Centre for Resilience & Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta.
Cefai, C. & Cavioni, V. (2016) Parents as active partners in social and emotional learning at school. In B.Kirkcaldy (ed) Psychotherapy in Parenthood and Beyond. Personal enrichment in our lives Turin, Italy: Edizoni Minerva Medica.
Cefai, C., Downes, P. & Cavioni, V. (2016) Breaking the Cycle: A phenomenological approach to broadening access to post secondary and tertiary education. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 31, 255-274.
Shieh, J.J., Cefai, C. & Wang, W. (2016) Policy and Implementation of Undergraduate Student Learning Assessment. Higher Education Evaluation and Development, 10, 2, 73-92.
Azzopardi, L.M., Camilleri, L., Sammut, F. & Cefai, C. (2017) Examining the Model Structure of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Xjenza 4 (2), 100-108..
Cefai, C., Cavioni, V., Bartolo. P., Simoes, C., Ridicki Miljevic, R., Bouillet, D., et al. (2015) Social inclusion and social justice: a resilience curriculum for early years and elementary schools in Europe. Journal for Multicultural Education, 9,3, 122-139.
Cefai, C. & Cavioni, V. (2015) Beyond PISA: Schools as contexts for the promotion of children's mental health and wellbeing. Contemporary School Psychology, 19 (4), 233-242.
Cefai, C. & Camilleri, L. (2015) A Healthy Start: Promoting mental health and wellbeing in the early primary school years. Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties, 20 (2),133-152. DOI: 10.1080/13632752.2014.915493
Cefai, C. (2015) Social and Emotional Education in Malta. In Funcacion Botin (ed) Social and Emotional Education. An International Analysis. Fundacion Botin Report 2015. Santander: Fundacion Botin.
Cefai, C. & Cavioni, V. (2015) Mental health promotion in school: an integrated, school-based, whole school approach. In B.Kirckaldy (ed) Promoting Psychological Wellbeing in Children and Families.London, New York and Sydney: Palgrave Macmillan.
Cefai, C., Miljević-Riđički, R., Bouillet, D., Pavin Ivanec, T., Milanovic, M., Matsopoulos, A., Gavogiannaki, M., Zanetti, M.A., Cavioni, V., Bartolo, P., Galea, K., Simoes, C., Lebre, P., Caetano Santos, A., Kimber, B. & Eriksson, C. (2015a) RESCUR Surfing The Waves. A Resilience Curriculum for Early Years and Primary Schools. A Teachers Guide. Malta: Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta.
Cefai, C., Miljević-Riđički, R., Bouillet, D., Pavin Ivanec, T., Milanovic, M., Matsopoulos, A., Gavogiannaki, M., Zanetti, M.A., Cavioni, V., Bartolo, P., Galea, K., Simoes, C., Lebre, P., Caetano Santos, A., Kimber, B. & Eriksson, C. (2015b) RESCUR Surfing The Waves. A Resilience Curriculum for Early Years and Primary Schools. A Parents Guide. Malta: Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta.
Cefai, C., Miljević-Riđički, R., Bouillet, D., Pavin Ivanec, T., Milanovic, M., Matsopoulos, A., Gavogiannaki, M., Zanetti, M.A., Cavioni, V., Bartolo, P., Galea, K., Simoes, C., Lebre, P., Caetano Santos, A., Kimber, B. & Eriksson, C. (2015c) RESCUR Surfing The Waves. A Resilience Curriculum for Early Years and Primary Schools. Early Years. Malta: Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta.
Cefai, C., Miljević-Riđički, R., Bouillet, D., Pavin Ivanec, T., Milanovic, M., Matsopoulos, A., Gavogiannaki, M., Zanetti, M.A., Cavioni, V., Bartolo, P., Galea, K., Simoes, C., Lebre, P., Caetano Santos, A., Kimber, B. & Eriksson, C. (2015d) RESCUR Surfing The Waves. A Resilience Curriculum for Early Years and Primary Schools. Early Primary Years. Malta: Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta.
Cefai, C., Miljević-Riđički, R., Bouillet, D., Pavin Ivanec, T., Milanovic, M., Matsopoulos, A., Gavogiannaki, M., Zanetti, M.A., Cavioni, V., Bartolo, P., Galea, K., Simoes, C., Lebre, P., Caetano Santos, A., Kimber, B. & Eriksson, C. (2015e) RESCUR Surfing The Waves. A Resilience Curriculum for Early Years and Primary Schools. Late Primary Years. Malta: Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta
Lam, S., Jimerson, S., Shin, H., Cefai, C. et al. (2015) Cultural universality and specificity of student engagement in school: The results of an international study from 12 countries. British Journal of Educational Psychology. DOI:10.1111/bjep.12079
Cefai, C. & Cavioni, V. (2014) Social and Emotional Education in Primary School: Integrating Theory and Research into Practice. NY, USA: Springer Publications.
Cefai,C., Clouder,C., Antognazza,D., Boland, N., Cavioni,V., Heys,B., Madrazo,C. & Solborg, C. (2014). From Pisa to Santander: A Statement on Children's Growth and Wellbeing. International Journal of Emotional Education, 6(2),86-89.
Cefai, C., Ferrario, E., Cavioni, V., Carter, A. & Grech, T. (2014) Circle Time for Social and Emotional Learning in Primary School. Journal of Pastoral Care in Education, 32 (2), 116-130. DOI: 10.1080/02643944.2013.861506.
Cefai, C., Matsopoulos, A., Bartolo, P., Galea, K., Gavogiannaki, M., Zanetti, M.A. et al. (2014) A Resilience Curriculum for Early Years and Elementary Schools in Europe: Enhancing Quality Education. Croatian Journal of Education, 16 (2), 73-94.
Askell-Williams, H., & Cefai, C. (2014) Australian and Maltese teachers' perspectives about their capabilities for mental health promotion in school settings. Teaching and Teacher Education, 40, 1-12.
Clark, M. & Cefai, C. (2014) School Careers and Delinquent Involvement: A retrospective investigation into the schooling experiences of habitual offenders. Malta Review of Educational Research, 8 (1), 33-64.
Lam, S., Jimerson, S., Wong, B., Kikas, E., Shin, H., Veiga, F., Hatzichristou, C., Polychroni, F., Cefai, C. et al. (2014). Understanding and Measuring Student Engagement in School: The Results of an International Study from 12 Countries. School Psychology Quarterly, 29 (2), 213-232.
Borg, C. & Cefai, C. (2014) Stress, health and coping among international students at the University of Malta. Second Monograph of the Centre for Resilience & Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta.
Askell-Williams, H., Cefai, C. & Fabri, F. (2013) Maltese students’ perspectives about their experiences at school and their mental health. Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, Special Issue Psycho-Educational Assessment, 1-19.
Askell-Williams, H., Cefai, C., Skrzypiec, G.K., & Wyra, M.D. (2013) Educational community stakeholders’ perspectives about school teachers’ responsibilities and capabilities for mental health promotion in Maltese schools. Malta Review of Educational Research, 7 (1), 27-51.
Camilleri, L. & Cefai, C. (2013) Identifying the Factors that Influence Change in SEBD Using Logistic Regression Analysis. World Journal of Education, 3 (4), 96-104.
Cooper, P. & Cefai, C. (2013) Evidence based approaches to social, emotional and behaviour difficulties in schools. Korean Journal of Educational Policy, Special Issue The Responsibility of the School for Promoting Students’ Social-Emotional Character, and Moral Development and Preventing Bullying: Implications for Educational Policy, 81-101.
Cooper, P. & Cefai, C. (2013) Understanding and Supporting Students with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties: A Practical Guide for Staff in Schools. E-Monograph, Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta.
Cefai, C., Cooper, P. & Vella, R. (2012) A whole school approach to positive behaviour in a girls secondary school. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 17(7), 700-713.
Cefai, C. (2012). Building Resilience in Children with SEBD. In T. Cole, H. Daniels & J. Visser, (editors) The Routledge International Companion to Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. Routledge: London.
Lam, S., Jimerson, S., Kikas, E., Cefai C. et al (2012) Are Girls and Boys Equally Engaged in School around the World? The Results of an International Study across 12 Countries. School Psychology International, 50, 77–94.
Arpa, S., Camilleri, L., Cefai, C., et al. (2012) Evaluation of School Based Prevention Programmes. Unpublished report presented to Ministry of Justice, Malta.
Cefai, C. & Cooper, P. (2011) Nurture Groups in Maltese schools: Promoting inclusive education. British Journal of Special Education, 38(2), 65-72.
Cefai, C., Camilleri, L., Cooper, P. & Said, L. (2011) The structure and use of the teacher and parent Maltese Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. International Journal of Emotional Education, 3(1), 4-19.
Cefai, C. & Camilleri, L. (2011) The dietary habits of Maltese university students. Malta Medical Journal,23 (2), 6-12.
Cefai, C. & Camilleri, L. (2011) Building Resilience in School Children. Risk and promotive factors amongst Maltese primary school children. Malta: Euro-Centre for Educational Resilience & Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta.
Cefai, C. (2011) A framework for the promotion of social and emotional wellbeing in primary schools. In R. Shute et al. (editors) International perspectives on mental health and wellbeing in education. Australia: Shannon Research Press.
Cefai, C. with Camilleri, L. (2011) La dieta degli studenti universitari maltesi. In G. Nuvoli (ed) Rapporto con il cibo e comportamento alimentare. Ricerche psicologiche e socioeducative sul momento dei pasti in eta' evolutiva. Milano: FrancoAngeli.
Cefai, C., Grech, T., Mallia Borg, F., Mizzi, B., Pizzuto, S. & Zammit, S. (2011) Education with Heart. Social and emotional education as a core competence in Maltese primary schools. Unpublished consultation document presented to the Education Directorates, Ministry of Education and Employment, Malta.
Camilleri, L., Cefai, C. & Cooper, P. (2011) Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in Maltese Schools: A Multilevel Model. Journal of Research in Educational Sciences, 11, 1(3), 3-15.
Cefai, C. & Cooper, P. (2010) Students without voices: the unheard accounts of students with social, emotional and behaviour difficulties. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 25 (2), 183–198.
Cefai, C. & Cooper, P. (2010) Nurture Groups in Primary School. The Maltese Experience. VDM Verlag Dr Muller Publications.
Cefai, C. (2010) There are no losers, everybody wins. Promoting educational resilience in the classroom. In A. Matsopoulos (ed) From Risk to Resilience: Applications for Schools and the Family. Athens: Papazisis Publishing.
Cefai, C. (2010) Minn tallab għal prinċep: Ħrafa jew possibilta’ ? In C. Borg (ed) Lorenzo Milani: Bejn il-bieraħ u llum. Malta:Horizons [From a Pauper to a Prince: Myth or Reality? In C Borg (editor) Lorenzo Milani: From yesterday to today. Malta:Horizons].
Cefai, C. (2010) The inclusive education of students with social, emotional and behaviour difficulies. In A. Azzopardi (ed) Making Sense of Inclusive Education. VDM Verlag Dr Muller Publications.
Cefai, C. & Camilleri, L. (2009) Healthy Students Healthy Lives. The Health of Maltese University Students. Malta: European Centre for Educational Resilience & Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta.
Cefai, C. & Cooper, P. eds (2009) Promoting Emotional Education. Engaging Children and Young People with social, emotional and behaviour difficulties. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Cefai, C., Cooper, P. & Camilleri, L. (2009) Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in Maltese schools. International Journal of Emotional Education, 1 (1), 8-49.
Cooper, P. & Cefai, C. (2009) Contemporary values and social context: implications for the emotional well-being of children. Journal of Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties, 14(2), 91-100.
Cefai, C. & Cooper, P. (2009) Emotional Education: Connecting with students’ thoughts and emotions. In In C. Cefai & P. Cooper (Eds.), Promoting Emotional Education. Engaging Children and Young People with social, emotional and behaviour difficulties. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Cooper, P. & Cefai, C. (2009) Emotional Education. International Journal of Emotional Education, 1 (1),1-3.
Cefai, C. (2008) Promoting Resilience in the Classroom. A Guide to Developing Pupils’ Emotional and Cognitive Skills. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Cefai, C., Cooper, P. & Camilleri, L. (2008) Engagement Time: A national study of students of students with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in Maltese schools. Malta: European Centre for Educational Resilience & Socio-Emotional Health, University of Malta.
Cefai, C. (2007) Resilience for all: a study of classrooms as protective contexts. Journal of Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties, 12(2), 119-134.
Cefai, C. (2007) Educational Resilience. Journal of Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties, 12(2):87-89.
Bartolo, P., Janik, I., Janikova,V., Hofsass, T, Koinzer, P., Vilkiene, V., Calleja, C., Cefai, C. et al. (2007) Responding to Student Diversity Teacher’s Handbook. Malta: Faculty of Education, University of Malta.
Cefai, C. & Cooper, P. (2006) Social, emotional and behaviour difficulties in Malta: An Educational Perspective. Journal of Maltese Education Research, 4(1), 18-36.
Downes, P. & Cefai, C. (2019). Strategic Clarity on Different Prevention Levels of School Bullying and Violence: Rethinking Peer Defenders and Selected Prevention. Journal of School Violence, 18(4), 510-521.
Downes, P. (2019). Transition as a displacement from more fundamental system concerns: Distinguishing four different meanings of transition in education. Educational Philosophy and Theory, 51(14), 1465-1476.
Hargadon, C. & Downes, P. (2019). The neglected issue of sleep: A curricular and home-based intervention for improving sleep patterns among sixth-class children in an Irish urban school with high levels of poverty. Irish Educational Studies (forthcoming, accepted for publication)
Downes, P. (2018). Postscript - The Emotional-Relational Turn for Early School Leaving Prevention: Building on The Neglected Shadow for Inclusive Systems in and around Schools. International Journal of Emotional Education, 10(2), 122-130.
Downes, P., Nairz-Wirth E., Anderson, J. (2018). Editorial: Reconceptualising system transitions in education for marginalised and vulnerable groups. European Journal of Education, 53(4), 441-446.
Downes, P., Anderson, J., Nairz-Wirth E. (2018). Conclusion: Developing conceptual understandings of transitions and policy implications. European Journal of Education, 53(4), 541-556.
Downes, P. (2018). An Emerging Paradigm of Structural Indicators to Examine System Supports for Children’s and Adolescents’ Education and Wellbeing. Child Indicators Research, 11, 1445–1464.
Downes, P. (2018). Beyond the ‘diminished self’: Challenging an array of objections to emotional well-being in education. International Journal of Emotional Education, 10(1), 4- 16
Downes, P. (2017). Reconceptualising foundational assumptions of resilience: A cross-cultural, spatial systems domain of relevance for agency and phenomenology in resilience. International Journal of Emotional Education, 9 (1) 99-120.
Downes, P. (2017). Conceptual Foundations of Inclusive Systems in and around Schools for Early School Leaving Prevention: An Emotional-Relational Focus. Psihološka istraživanja (Psychological Research), 20(1), 9-26.
Downes, P., Nairz-Wirth, E., Rusinaite, V. (2017). Structural Indicators for Developing Inclusive Systems in and around Schools in Europe. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union/EU bookshop.
Downes, P. & Cefai, C. (2016). How to tackle bullying and prevent school violence in Europe: Evidence and practices for strategies for inclusive and safe schools. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union/EU bookshop.
McNally, S. & Downes, P. (2016). Evaluation of University College Dublin’s ‘Future You’ Peer Support Access Initiative: A Relational, Community Development Systemic Outreach Approach. Dublin: UCD.
Downes, P. (2015). Early School Leaving Prevention and Engaging Parents from Ethnic Minority and Migrant Backgrounds: Key Issues and Guiding Principles Across 9 European City Municipalities. European Union, European Regional Development Fund, Urbact Secretariat, Paris.
Downes, P. (2014). Towards a Differentiated, Holistic and Systemic Approach to Parental Involvement in Europe for Early School Leaving Prevention. European Union, European Regional Development Fund, Urbact Secretariat, Paris.
Downes, P. (2014). Moving beyond diametric structured myths for recovery in Irish society. Irish Journal of Anthropology, Spring/Summer Volume 17(1), 13-20.
Downes, P. (2013). Developing a framework and agenda for students’ voices in the school system across Europe: From diametric to concentric relational spaces for early school leaving prevention. European Journal of Education, Special Issue: Problematising the Issue of Early School Leaving in the European Context, 48 (3) 346-362.
Edwards, A. & Downes, P. (2013). Alliances for Inclusion: Developing Cross-sector Synergies and Inter-Professional Collaboration in and around Education. Foreword by Jan Truszczynski, Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Education and Culture. Brussels: European Commission, DG Education and Culture
Downes, P. (2011). Multi/Interdisciplinary Teams for Early School Leaving Prevention: Developing a European Strategy Informed by International Evidence and Research. Commissioned Research Report for European Commission, NESET (Network of Experts on Social Aspects of Education and Training),Directorate General, Education and Culture: Brussels.
McNally, S. & Downes, P. (2016). Evaluation of University College Dublin’s ‘Future You’ Peer Support Access Initiative: A Relational, Community Development Systemic Outreach Approach. Dublin: UCD.
Downes, P. (2011). Multi/Interdisciplinary Teams for Early School Leaving Prevention: Developing a European Strategy Informed by International Evidence and Research. Commissioned Research Report for European Commission, NESET (Network of Experts on Social Aspects of Education and Training),Directorate General, Education and Culture: Brussels.
Downes, P. (2011). A Systems Level Focus on Access to Education for Traditionally Marginalised Groups: Comparing Policy and Practice in Twelve European Countries. Comparative Report for the EU Commission on behalf of the Research Consortium for the EU Framework Programme Six (FP 6) Project ‘Towards a lifelong learning society: The contribution of the education system’.
Downes, P. (2011). Community Based Lifelong Learning Centres: Developing a European Strategy Informed by International Evidence and Research. Commissioned Research Report for European Commission, NESET (Network of Experts on Social Aspects of Education and Training), Directorate General, Education and Culture: Brussels.
Downes, P., Zule-Lapimaa, A., Ivanchenko A., & Blumberg, S. (2008). Not One Victim More: Human Trafficking in the Baltic States. Tallinn: Living for Tomorrow.
Downes, P. & Maunsell, C. (2007). Count us in: Tackling early school leaving in South West Inner City Dublin, An integrated response. Commissioned Research Report for South Inner City Community Development Association (SICCDA) & South Inner City Drugs Task Force: Dublin
Downes, P. (2004). Psychological support services for Ballyfermot: Present and future. Commissioned Research Report for European Union funded organisation, URBAN, Ballyfermot, in conjunction with Ballyfermot Drugs Task Force.