In recent years, concerns have emerged regarding the overrepresentation and treatment of Roma families within children’s services in England.
In response, Anglia Ruskin University, Lancaster University and Law for Life collaborated on an interdisciplinary and mixed-method study. This research, which directly involved Roma families, community groups working with Roma, legal professionals, and social workers, aimed to explore Roma families’ experiences with children’s services and identify systemic barriers and opportunities for improvement.
Active participation of Roma families and community advocates was essential, and their voices and perspectives informed every stage of the research process, laying the groundwork for more effective and equitable service provision.
Come to us in a peaceful way report V9 (1).pdf (advicenow.org.uk)
