Resources for Criminal Justice System professionals

Drawing on primary data, this report is designed to offer insight into the experiences of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities relating to all stages of the criminal justice system, to help improve knowledge and understanding of how to approach policy and practice for people from these communities.

Report

Trapped in the Turnstile: Impacts of the Criminal Justice System on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Young Adults and their Families: Read here

Video 

Law Friends Society- Gypsy and Traveller People in the Criminal Justice System: Watch here

This section contains our collection of guidance and resources from the Barrow Cadbury Trust funded criminal justice system work, aimed at statutory staff and VCSE staff/volunteers who engage with Romany Gypsy or Irish Traveller people across police custody suites, and the prison and probation service.

Guidance

• Guidance for Staff Working in Prisons: View here
• Supporting Resources pack: View here

Report

Raise the Bars: Co-producing practice guidance with the Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller people: Read here

Videos

• A Romany Gypsy man discussing his experiences growing up: Watch here
• A Romany Gypsy man discussing his experiences of the Criminal Justice System as a young adult: Watch here