About Us
Founded in 1996, The Pathways Centre is an outreach initiative of the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (City of Dublin ETB) Educational Service to Prisons. We offer a safe and understanding environment for former prisoners in the crucial period after release.
Our Mission
Respite for former prisoners after release.
Information, education, counselling, support, and referral services.
A safe and understanding environment.
Staffed by fully qualified teachers and counsellors.
Our Core Services
Our Services Include:
Peer Support Work
Educational Programmes & Activities
Guidance Counselling
Personal Addiction Counselling
Sample of Classes and Services Available
These classes are subject to change throughout each academic term.
Support Services
Study Skills
Outdoor pursuits
Peer Support
Personal Counselling
Addiction Counselling
Career Guidance
Coping with Change
Relaxation Techniques
Health and Fitness
Study Support
Job Skills
Exam and College Preparation
Educational Courses
Animation
English
Literacy
Maths
Art
Irish
Music
Creative Writing
Crime Awareness
Health & Fitness
Cookery
Understanding Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychology
Open Learning Centre
CV Preparation
Food Safety
Allergen Awareness
3-d printing
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community Development
To achieve a Major award, you must complete 8 modules. The Level 5's can be also completed as stand alone modules, at your own pace with flexible peer learning promoted within the Pathways Centre.
Personal Effectiveness
Young people and Society
Working with Groups
Addiction studies
Work Experience
Community Development practice
Social studies
Understanding Community development
Who We Welcome
The Pathways Centre is open to serving and former prisoners, their families, and members of the wider community.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
All classes are available online.
Our Location
Click the link below to see our exact location.
https://goo.gl/maps/TkyvLqvP2d35CK1B7
Referral Process (For Individuals in Prison)
If you are currently in prison and approaching release, here’s how to connect with The Pathways Centre:
Contact staff in the Education Centre.
Reach out through pre-release courses, the Integrated Sentence Management (I.S.M.) officer, or the Training & Employment officer for referral.
If suitable, a staff worker from The Pathways Centre will arrange to visit you in prison.
Contact Us
Lárionad na gCosán
Aonad 3/4
Cúirt Parnel
1 Ascaill Granby
Baile Átha Cliath 1
Pathways Centre
Unit 3/4
Parnell Court
Dublin 1
D01 F2W6
Bainisteoir / Manager
Niall Walsh
What People Say About Pathways
I love Pathways, I've been coming here years. I grew here as a person.
— Joe
I think Pathways is an amazing programme which gives you an opportunity to upskill in different areas and provides loads of educational and emotional support.
— Lisa
The staff are really friendly, very patient and great at helping you with your assignments and getting into college.
— James
It's good to have a safe place to come to after getting out of jail, I like the routine and the different courses you can do.
— Aaron
Sponsored By
The Pathways Centre is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. www.eufunds.ie
The Pathways Centre is funded by the City of Dublin Education and Training Board.
Click the link below to access the City of Dublin ETB website.
https://www.cityofdublinetb.ie
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