BASW Supports Gypsy, Roma & Traveller History Month
Through celebration and education, Gypsy, Roma & Traveller History Month amplifies the voices of the Gypsy, Roma & Traveller community.
It celebrates cultures and traditions, increases awareness and understanding, challenges myths and misconceptions and tackles prejudice and discrimination.
This year’s theme is “Weaving Journeys: A celebration of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller lives, histories and cultures”.
Resources and ways to get involved
Friends, Families and Travellers have compiled useful resources to help individuals support GRT History Month.
- Download the GRT History Month Education Pack
- Use resources from the GRT History Month Digital Engagement Pack
- Read the GRT History Month Brochure
- Ask your MP to stand up for GRT communities
Resources and information from BASW
- Read BASW UK Statement on anti-Gypsyism and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller rights
- Watch Social Work with Romani and Traveller Children webinar
BASW is also pleased to host a workshop at our upcoming UK Conference on Working Together to Safeguard Romani and Traveller children.
The session will be presented by Dr Dan Allen (Principal Lecturer, Liverpool Hope University), Victoria Hamnett (Social Worker, Rochdale Council) and Jackie Bolton (Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Social Work Association).
The workshop will share the findings from the winning article of the 2022 BASW Kay McDougall British Journal of Social Work Prize. Dr Dan Allen and Victoria Hamnett, with Jackie Bolton, will be discussing the research from their article, 'Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Children in Child Welfare Services in England'
How will you be celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month?
Let us know by tagging us into your social media posts and using the hashtag #WeavingJourneys