Come to us in a peaceful way: Improving experiences of Roma families with children's services in England

This report presents the outcomes of multi-method research that was conducted in 2023, the culmination of a collaborative effort involving universities, civil society organisations, social care practitioners, and legal professionals. The focus of our research, and this report, on Roma migrants as opposed to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, is intentional. The term ‘Gypsy Roma Travellers’ (GRT) is valuable for fostering solidarity and highlighting the pervasive scale of marginalisation faced by the GRT communities. However, we acknowledge that it tends to obscure the differences between the groups and the specific circumstances and experiences of Roma migrants. By concentrating our efforts on this subgroup, we aim to bring attention to their unique challenges with children’s services and contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the issues at hand.