Policy & Publications
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Approaches to Working with Children, Young People and Families for Traveller, Irish Traveller, Gypsy, Roma and Show People Communities – a Literature Review
This research project was commissioned by the Childrens Workforce Development Council (CWDC) to explore the range of issues around working with Travellers, Irish Travellers, Gypsies, Roma and Showpeople, as well as the support and training available to staff involved.
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Case Studies: 1st National Conference on ‘Supporting Gypsies & Travellers Living with Domestic Violence’
On 8th May 2009, FFT held the first national conference on Supporting Gypsies and Travellers living with Domestic Violence. Find out more about the everyday experiences of victims of Domestic Abuse from Gypsy and Traveller communities by reading these case studies.
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Overview: Solace Women’s Aids – Irish Traveller Women and Domestic Violence Conference, October 2009
In October 2009, an audience of 100 practitioners and members of the Gypsy and Traveller communities came together to discuss the importance of work with Irish Traveller Families affected by domestic violence.
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Traveller children witnessing domestic violence – Multi agency challenges to providing support
A conference report following the 2009 event which aimed to explore and identify the issues facing both agencies and the Traveller communities when concerns of the impact of witnessing domestic violence by Traveller children arise.
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Travelling Ahead: Your Rights
The booklet is designed to help young Gypsies and Travellers to overcome many of the problems that they face on a daily basis.
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Conference Findings: 1st National Conference on ‘Supporting Gypsies & Travellers Living with Domestic Violence’
On 8th May 2009, FFT held the first national conference on Supporting Gypsies and Travellers living with Domestic Violence.
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Conference Programme: 1st National Conference on ‘Supporting Gypsies & Travellers Living with Domestic Violence’
On 8th May 2009, FFT held the first national conference on Supporting Gypsies and Travellers living with Domestic Violence.
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A Big or Divided Society? A Panel Review of Government Policy on Gypsies and Travellers
This report outlines the recommendations and report of the Panel Review into the Impact of the Localism Bill and Coalition Government Policy on Gypsies and Travellers.
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Fair Access for all? Gypsies and Travellers in Sussex, GP Surgeries and Barriers to Primary Healthcare
A report discussing barriers preventing Gypsies and Travellers from accessing primary healthcare, with a research focus on GP surgeries in Sussex.
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Inequalities Experienced by Gypsy and Traveller Communities
A report which aims to draw together the evidence from a wide range of Gypsies’ and Travellers’ experiences in order to set out clearly the full extent of the inequalities and discrimination faced by these communities.
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Travelling to Better Health
A health improvement guide written by Gypsies and Travellers for Gypsies and Travellers.
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The Human Rights Act 1998 and its impact on Gypsies and Travellers
Marc Willers of Garden Court Chambers and Alex Pickles of Travellers Aid Trust outline how the Human Rights Act 1998 impacts upon Travellers.
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Historical Laws affecting Gypsies and Travellers
An overview of historical laws affecting Gypsies and Travellers.
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Resource Library – Publications produced by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights has published a rich library of resources which touch on Roma health, education, poverty and employment in Europe.
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