Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Traveller Communities and the Criminal Justice System: what the evidence tells us
Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Traveller Communities and the Criminal Justice System: what the evidence tells us
Part of the “A matter of fact: what the evidence tells us” series
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Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Traveller (GRT) communities are among the most marginalised in society and remain significantly overrepresented at every stage of the criminal justice system. Despite this, their distinct experiences, cultures, and needs are often misunderstood, misrepresented, or overlooked altogether.
To accompany the forthcoming evidence review by the Traveller Movement, this webinar will explore key findings and recommendations from the report, providing insight into how policymakers, practitioners, and voluntary sector organisations can improve outcomes for Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Traveller people in contact with the criminal justice system.
Drawing on evidence and lived experience, the session will cover:
- The importance of accurate and consistent ethnic data monitoring beyond the ‘GRT’ label
- The relationship between police and Traveller communities, including examples of discriminatory practices
- The school-to-prison pipeline and outcomes for children and young people
- Sentencing disparities and bias within pre-sentence reports
- The experiences of Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Traveller people in prison
- The particular challenges faced by women and girls in custody and on release
- Practical steps for improving advocacy, rehabilitation and inclusion
The forthcoming evidence review, due to be published shortly, has been written by Grace Preston, Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer at the Traveller Movement, as part of our ongoing collaboration to amplify evidence and understanding of inequalities within the criminal justice system.
Join us for this important conversation as we discuss what the evidence tells us, and what needs to change.
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