Event Details

The Center for Child and Family Justice Research at Lancaster University is pleased to invite you to the launch of an important new report, “Come to Us in a Peaceful Way: Improving Experiences of Roma Families with Children’s Services in England.” This significant report, developed by an interdisciplinary research team from Lancaster University, Anglia Ruskin University, and Law for Life, examines the challenges Roma families face when engaging with child protection services and provides eviden

The report sheds light on systemic and cultural barriers that limit Roma families' trust in and access to children’s services. Through legal case analyses, professional surveys, and focus groups, the research team highlights the impact of discrimination, poverty, and communication challenges. It also outlines practical strategies to enhance cultural competence, build trust, and support better outcomes for Roma children and their families.

Webinar Highlights

· Welcome Address: Professor Karen Broadhurst, Director of the Center for Child and Family Justice Research

· Opening Remarks: Denisa Gannon, Roma solicitor

· Key Findings & Presentation by the Research Team:

o Dr Joanna Kostka (Lancaster University)

o Dr Melanie Boyce and Sophie Coker (Anglia Ruskin University)

o Dada Felja (Law for Life)

· Panel Discussion: Moderated by Professor Margaret Greenfields (Anglia Ruskin University), featuring Roma community members, social work practitioners, and legal professionals

· Interactive Q&A Session: Engage directly with the panelists and researchers

Why Attend?

This event is essential for professionals in child and family welfare, social work, legal advocacy, and policy development. Attendees will gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to foster inclusive and culturally competent child protection practices.

We warmly invite you to be part of this vital conversation about improving children’s services for Roma families.