Foreword by Allison Hulmes
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Context Setting
Chapter 2 – Romany Gypsies
Chapter 3 – Roma
Chapter 4 – Irish Travellers
Chapter 5 – Health
Chapter 6 – Education
Chapter 7 – Religion
Chapter 8 – Crime
Chapter 9 – Discrimination
Chapter 10 – LGBT Issues
Epilogue
Reference and Recommended Reading
Useful Services
Acknowledgements
Index
Biography
Declan Henry holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (Honours) in Education and Community Studies and a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Social Work. Declan has worked extensively with young asylum seekers and refugees and has a wealth of experience in social work. He is the author of six books and numerous published articles.
A much needed and most valuable exposition of the vibrant culture and shameful abuses suffered by one of Britain's most marginalised and disadvantaged minorities.
Peter Tatchell, human rights campaigner“…Written in a style that is factual and easily-accessible, this work is bolstered by excerpts from interviews with members of the GRT and Irish Traveller communities themselves and activists and NGO’s familiar with the history, culture and traditions of these ethnic minorities...Declan Henry’s book is a timely and crucial addition to the small but growing body of work that places the voices of Traveller, Gypsies and Roma central to the discourse. Working together, how can Gypsy/Traveller and non-Traveller communities achieve a shared future encompassing mutual acknowledgement and respect, one where we all realise our full potential as human beings in the truest possible sense?”
Dr. Mícheál Ó hAodha,University of Limerick, Ireland
